The hailstorm last spring will not easily be forgotten. It significantly impacted our community, with an estimated property loss of $14,487,795.86. Our deductible under our current property policies is based on the statement of value for each property location affected by the loss. The deductible is estimated to be $4,827,825.52.
The calculations for this loss have been prepared carefully. A third party adjuster and a group of assigned inspectors were on our property working to provide a written report to our HOA, which took approximately two months to complete. The assigned adjuster spent additional time with Facilities Maintenance Manager Bill Walsh to review the repair and replacement details and with General Manager Rebecca Zazueta, working to confirm the numbers that make up our deductible. This was not an easy process, requiring a lot of input before presenting this information to our community.
Earlier this year, Cherry Creek Insurance Group (CCIG), our association insurance agent, successfully negotiated the property carrier’s original 3% deductible on wind and hail claims down to a 2% deductible upon renewal of the policy. Who knew how valuable CCIG’s work would be and how it would ultimately benefit our financial position today?
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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: Susan Adamson
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
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Community & Committee
NOTE: Not all of the committees meet every month.
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COMMUNITY MEETINGS
Farewell & Well Wishes to Community Life Manager Cari Ervin
Thursday, October 17, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in CenterPoint
Donuts with Donna
Thursday, October 24, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. in CenterPoint
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Auditing Committee Thursday, October 10, 9 a.m. In person in the Colorado Room.
Governing Doc Ad Hoc Committee Tuesday, October 8, 1 p.m. Meeting ID: 895 1277 1992 Passcode: 362140
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Association Offices Closed
Thanksgiving Thursday, November 28, 2024
Friday, November 29, 2024
Christmas Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
New Year's Day Wednesday, January 1, 2025
In Remembrance
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Package Theft
I wanted to take a minute and express some concerns and thoughts surrounding the ongoing problem of package theft. Some packages were stolen from my building recently. I have lived here for two years, and several times now, some of my packages have been stolen. One of my packages had been opened, and the contents were removed. I am grateful that it did not represent a large dollar amount.
The HOA I lived in prior to moving to WG had security cameras. When something untoward occurred, we were able to scan the footage and see what happened. Package theft, while probably not as serious as the other forms of crime happening here at WG, is perhaps more disturbing as it affects everyone in the given building. It directly impacts the sense of security. Package theft from the elevator area would suggest either 1.) an inside job or 2.) someone has access they shouldn't have. I understand that WG has liability concerns surrounding security cameras; however, Colorado law does allow for security cameras to be installed in common areas.
A more successful, longer-term solution is two-fold. 1.) Install package lockers in the building lobby adjacent to the mailboxes. While I presume this represents a need for funding, there is plenty of space in the lobby to accommodate USPS package lockers. 2.) Work with Amazon to install a set of package lockers somewhere at CenterPoint. The closest Amazon locker is 1.6 miles away and
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PRESIDENT'S PEN
At a special board of directors meeting on September 17, three options were considered to cover our deductible. These options were revisited at the board’s September 25 meeting, and the board ultimately voted to assess the full value of the deductible to owners through a loss assessment, which will be allocated based on the square footage of each unit, ranging from $1,400 to $2,800. The use of a loss assessment requires ratification by a ballot vote of the owners. We will have more details about the voting process in the November issue of Windsor Life.
The loss assessment can be submitted to your HO6 insurance carrier. We have educated owners continuously over the last several years to carry insurance on their units. We have also stressed the need to review individual policies for adequate limits and loss assessment coverage. While most insurance companies automatically include a loss assessment limit, an agent may sometimes confuse the coverage with loss of use. The loss of use is usually shown on the declarations page and is subject to the property deductible. A deductible may not apply under some policies for loss assessment. As a reminder, an HO6 policy provides coverage to owners of a condominium unit, and a renter’s policy covers a non-owner.
Many questions have been received about this major claim at Windsor Gardens. Here are a few responses:
f A hailstorm may affect your current policy, regardless of whether you file a claim or not, because the insurance carrier will calculate how much they have paid out in a specific region and determine any adjustments needed in their company’s rates to rebuild their reserves or funds for losses or claims in a specific area. We suggest you consult your insurance agent regarding how a loss assessment may affect your personal insurance.
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f One option considered for paying the hailstorm deductible was using capital reserve funds. The option of a loss assessment reduces the risk of having to increase our HOA fee to replenish the capital reserve funds used for the deductible. The repairs and replacements outlined in our capital reserve study will not go away and need to be addressed in a timely manner.
f A special assessment is different from a loss assessment, which is related to a covered loss and insurance claim. We are currently working through the details of a loss assessment, not a special assessment.
f The association’s property insurance policies have a standalone wind and hail deductible of 2% on the statement of value for each property location. Other property losses, such as fire or water, are subject to a $25,000 deductible. We also have a $10 million limit each for flood and earthquake losses with a $100,000 deductible.
f The roofs that were scheduled to be replaced in the next couple of years are not the same roofs that now require repair or replacement due to the hailstorm.
f The working capital fund proposed but not approved by owners last year would have been available to assist with the monies needed toward this deductible.
There has been a tremendous amount of discussion and consideration regarding this by the board. There are many moving parts that impact our community today and in the future. I encourage you to attend meetings and continue to read Windsor Life so that you have firsthand knowledge of this and other financial matters that affect our home.
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Long-Range Planning & Innovation Thursday, October 17, 2 p.m.
is not necessarily convenient or a realistic option for some of us here at WG. Installing lockers for both Amazon and USPS would seriously reduce theft.
While we all strive to do good and deliver packages to our neighbors' doors when we collect our own mail, package theft is still an ongoing problem. I would be grateful to know that this issue is getting the proper attention that it deserves.
David Porter
Response to “Package Theft”
Thank you for taking the time to reach out to us with your concerns. I can appreciate the unease surrounding package theft. I also understand the desire to record any activity to track down thieves. The short answer as to why we have not installed security cameras or package lockers is that cameras require Wi-Fi, technology and staffing, while package lockers require funding and space. The Windsor Gardens community is not currently structured to support these. However, committees and staff continue to work
on solutions.
Further, cameras require Wi-Fi to transmit recordings to a server to save recordings for later review. Community-wide WiFi is a project that the WG Long-Range Planning and Innovation Committee has been working on since April 2021. Their meeting minutes are available on the Windsor Gardens website for more details. Additionally, when Wi-Fi is installed in all buildings, other considerations will be staffing and technology to monitor or review all the camera footage. Adding staff and purchasing, installing, maintaining and updating equipment (as technology changes quickly) will be expensive.
Package lockers have been suggested and researched, but unfortunately, we do not have adequate and secure space for them. Last month, 80 packages for residents were misdelivered to the CenterPoint lobby, and the piles of packages highlighted the lack of space. Most package locker banks have less than 50 boxes to hold packages. With multiple delivery drivers bringing vans filled
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WG Board in Motion
At a special board of directors meeting on September 17, 2024, the board approved a motion to apply two years of the capital reserves budget for roof and gutter replacement funds to the insurance deductible for the May 2024 hailstorm losses. Please note: This motion was rescinded at the board’s September 25 meeting, and a new motion was approved to cover the deductible with a loss assessment to homeowners.
At their regular board meeting on September 25, 2024, the board of directors approved the following:
• Architectural review committee motion to approve an exemption to the unit door painting for a unit in building 41.
• Entrance tower ad hoc committee motion to continue with the concept development of the tower design and to continue due diligence with the city and county of Denver.
• 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 September insurance loan payment from the operating account.)
• Long-range planning and innovation committee motion to approve moving forward with Vero contract negotiations and to consider if a community survey is necessary.
• Policy committee motions:
> Motion to adopt the WG Community Center Use and Amenities Policy as revised.
> Motion to publish a proposed amendment to the WG Key Control Policy to change the cost of a building key from $2 to $3 in the Windsor Life, to be voted on at the board’s October 2024 meeting.
> Motion to publish the proposed revisions to the WG Collection Policy, to be voted on at the board’s October 2024 meeting.
• Public relations committee motion to continue having staff monitor and approve postings for the association’s Facebook page and for the committee to continue discussion about setting guidelines at the next committee meeting.
• Motion to rescind the WG Health and Exercise Areas Policy as the new WG Community Center Use and Amenities Policy took its place.
• Motion to approve the appointment of Nancy Leisenring and Nancy Johnson as the Building Representative and Alternate Representative, respectively, of building 53.
• Motion to start lease negotiations with El Gran Jardin restaurant.
• Motion to advise the WG Community Life Committee of the restaurant lessee's proposal to extend the lease and to request comments from the committee for consideration in the lease negotiations.
• Motion to rescind the motion approved during the special board of directors meeting on September 17, 2024, regarding the loss assessment charge to homeowners for the May 2024 hailstorm losses.
• Motion to approve a loss assessment charge to homeowners for the May 2024 hailstorm claim for the estimated insurance deductible of $4,827,825.52.
• During the executive session on September 25, the board decided to transfer five delinquent accounts to the association attorney’s office.
• On September 25, the board passed an electronic motion to authorize the general manager to execute the sworn statements required by property insurance carriers to initiate insurance proceeds payments for the May 30, 2024, hailstorm claim.
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with packages to our community daily, there isn’t room for that many lockers. Also, there are the costs of locker installation and the technology to communicate access codes to residents for package pickup.
Windsor Gardens staff are looking into other options for improved deliveries that would be safe and effective for our 60+ year-old buildings. This is an ongoing project and a concern for staff as well as residents.
While we have the current obstacles to cameras and package lockers, there are other actions that can be taken. The administrative office often reminds delivery people to put packages inside the secured building doors and, if their company permits, to place packages at unit doors. I recommend residents leave clear instructions for package delivery whenever possible and track their packages. (Please see the article “Troubleshooting Package Delivery” on page 15 for more details.) Be sure to report stolen packages right away. If you see suspicious activity in the community, say something. Call Community Response to investigate. Call the police if you believe there is immediate danger or if you witness a crime.
Liz Nickel Morrison, Office Manager
Fun, Friendship and Fitness can be Found in WG Classes
We at Windsor Gardens are so lucky to have several different kinds of exercise classes offered to us weekly. It amazes me how few people take advantage of this great amenity.
After a recent fall, I found just how useful these classes are to me. I had already benefited from the camaraderie and friendships I found and made. Patti McIntire and Kathy Zimmer focus on exercises that benefit us "young" folk. They modify the routines for those who need it and entertain us with stories and funny anecdotes. They work our bodies, balance, bones and brains to keep us active. Before this fall, I had been able to stop myself from falling. Unfortunately, I slipped on a rock, which happened so fast that I couldn't prevent the fall. I had to [get myself up and] hike back down 2.5 miles to get to the trailhead. I would never have been able to do this without the upper body strength I had built up through these classes.
The moral of the story is: Come join in the fun, friendship and fitness. The benefits are worth the time invested. Even if you can't do every exercise, you will gain something. I can't wait to get back at it.
Yvette Claeys
ELECTRONIC VOTING PERIOD
2024 WG Board of Directors Election
Be sure to vote in the WG Board of Directors election by Wednesday, October 9, 4:30 p.m.
Volunteers will be available in the CenterPoint lobby to help owners vote on the following dates and times. To vote, you must bring a photo ID and your letter from Vote-Now with your verification number.
October 1, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
October 3, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
October 5, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
October 6, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
ELECTION RESULTS
don't need help voting, please do not delay. Log in and vote at https://vtnw. com/elections/condo/Windsor/.
If you need a ballot delivered to you at home, please call the administrative office during business hours at 303-3647485 to register for a volunteer to go to your unit.
October 7, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
October 8, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
October 9, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Owners with an email on file with the association would have received an electronic ballot from elections@vote-now.com. If you
24-HOUR BALLOT DROP-OFF BOX AT WG
The board will meet with the board election committee in attendance to certify the election results on Thursday, October 10, at 9:30 a.m. Immediately following, staff will notify all candidates and the results will be announced by a Pilera notification to owners and posted at the administrative office and the community center.
2024 General Election
WG Voting Center Hours of Operation
Windsor Gardens is a site for one of Denver’s 24-hour ballot dropoff boxes for the 2024 Denver General Election. The drop-off box is located under the flagpole in the parking lot next to the auditorium. The box will open on Friday, October 11, and remain open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, through Tuesday, November 5, 7 p.m.
DENVER VOTER SERVICE & POLLING CENTER IN THE WG AUDITORIUM
In addition to the drop-off box, Windsor Gardens is a Denver Voter Service and Polling Center. Voting and voter services will be available at the WG auditorium.
Monday, October 28, through Friday, November 1: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, November 2: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, November 4: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Cari Ervin will be transitioning out of her role as Community Life Manager over the next couple of weeks. We are excited for the upcoming arrival of Cari’s third baby boy. He is due to arrive in early November. Please help us celebrate and send Cari on her next great adventure with love and well wishes from Windsor Gardens by attending her coffee on October 17 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in CenterPoint. Please feel free to leave cards for Cari with the activities office if you are unable to attend.
I have carefully evaluated our operations and leadership positions to prepare for this transition. I ultimately decided to absorb the Community Life Manager position. Cari filled this role beautifully and made it her own for over four years, and it was a successful endeavor. However, it is not a position that a new employee can easily fill as the job requires a well-rounded knowledge of the community operations and the residents we serve. What made more sense was utilizing the existing staff and their individual strengths to fill the roles and responsibilities of the Community Life Manager. I am also a firm advocate of cross-training and promotion from within our current staff. I believe this approach will foster succession planning, which is so important for a community like Windsor Gardens. We may need to make a few adjustments as we go to ensure the highest level of services for our residents and community. Perhaps a new
hire will be needed, but we have a strong team, and I am confident they will rise and exceed our expectations.
The following changes have been made to restructure the administrative and activities departments:
Tammy Tafoya Paredes has been promoted to Assistant General Manager. Tammy will assume supervision of the activities and golf departments, as well as oversight of the restaurant. Tammy will also manage the following committees: PR, Community Life, Insurance, Employee Relations/Safety, Board Election, and Entrance Tower.
Katie Monasmith has been promoted to Business Manager. Katie will assume responsibility for the association’s master insurance policy program and assist Tammy with HR duties. Katie will continue to manage escalated covenant enforcement issues.
Estephany Vela has been promoted to the Policy and Modification Administrator.
Steve Follweiler has taken on additional duties in his current role as Activities Director.
Both departments will work together during this time of change to ensure that administrative and activities operations continue to run smoothly. I appreciate the community’s support of all staff members as they take on new and additional tasks.
FIRE INCIDENT
On Friday, September 6, 2024, at approximately 6:20 p.m., Community Response confirmed the presence of a structure fire at 605 S. Alton Way. One resident was rescued from the fire unit located on the first floor in the southwest corner of the building and transported to the hospital. It is believed that the owner was rescued from her bedroom, where the fire was visible from the window. It is unknown if that is where the fire originated. Three community response officers were also transported for smoke inhalation and released from care early the next morning. The Red Cross was on the scene the night of the fire and the following day to support residents impacted by the fire.
The cause of the fire is unknown and under investigation. The Denver Fire Department (DFD) investigators indicated that it could be as long as sixty to ninety days before their report is completed. Insurance companies will also have an opportunity to conduct their own fire investigation. Mitigation of the fire unit cannot begin until the insurance investigations are complete.
Firefighting damage and environmental concerns were immediately evaluated after the DFD released the building back to the HOA on the same evening as the fire. Delineation for possible property damage and environmental concerns were identified as all A-floor units, six B-floor units located on the south end of the hallway, and the C and D units located in the same stack as the fire unit. All other units were allowed to return home at their own discretion
Asbestos testing was conducted the morning after the fire on September 7. The test results were negative for all A-floor units except the fire unit and the exterior south stairwell between the first and second floors. Another A-floor unit also tested positive for asbestos, but it was later determined that the issue may be
unrelated to the fire. The A-floor hallway did not test positive but was deemed a fiber release, requiring an asbestos contractor to clean walls and remove carpeting.
All evacuated units with negative test results for asbestos were released back to the owners to evaluate smoke damage. The association cautioned the owners about occupying their units before smoke damage was evaluated and explained that the evacuation plan was temporarily impacted while repairs were underway for the hallway and south stairwell. The A-floor units were told to utilize their lanai for ingress/egress and to only use the hallway in the event of a fire or emergency. The upper floors that use the south stairwell were advised to use the center stairwell or north exterior stairwell for ingress/egress and to only use the south stairway in the event of a fire or emergency.
Although the A-floor hallway did not test positive for an asbestos spill, the popcorn ceiling will need to be abated since it has significant smoke damage from the fire. A permit is required through the state, and work will begin quickly after the permit is obtained. It is anticipated that the hallway will remain closed and under containment while this work is underway.
A property damage claim has been filed with the association’s insurance carriers, and a $25,000 deductible will apply for this loss. Owners with smoke damage have filed individual claims through their HO6 policies and the association will require verification that the mitigation has been completed in the impacted units.
There are so many rumors about the fire. It is my hope that this information helps to address some of the misinformation. And while I know the cause of the fire is on everyone’s mind, the truth
From the General Manager continued
FIRE
INCIDENT continued from page 8
is we may never know for sure. It is important to remember that fires can happen easily and can be innocently started. It could happen to any one of us. While we wait for more information from the fire department and the insurance investigations, we have so much to be grateful for.
I am grateful for:
The enormous emergency response Windsor Gardens received from local emergency services on September 6.
The men and women who work these emergency service roles and support our community when we are in need.
The Community Response team, who was first to respond to the scene, quickly identified and reported the location of the fire and immediately worked to evacuate the building.
The Windsor Gardens staff, who responded to support residents, evaluate damage, and plan for emergency recovery.
The residents of building 48, who cooperated with the evacuation
and patiently waited for instructions and updates, and thankfully, were unharmed.
The negative asbestos test results, which will reduce the recovery time for the building and units impacted by the fire.
The fire victim’s survival. Her critical condition has been upgraded to stable, and she is healing each day.
The fire victim’s daughter and her family, who have cooperated with the association without hesitation and, more importantly, showed their love and support for their mother and grandmother by standing beside her through an extremely difficult journey. For all these reasons, I remain positive and grateful. Please join me in supporting the fire victim, her family, and the residents of the building. Let’s focus on recovering together as a community. We are stronger together.
[Editor's Note: For a Community Response debrief on the September 6 fire, please see page 11.]
HAIL DAMAGE CLAIM
At their meeting on September 25, 2024, the board approved a loss assessment to be billed to owners in the amount of approximately $4,827,825.52. This amount represents the cumulative deductible for the May 30 hailstorm damage. Board President Bobbie Mays has explained many of the details regarding this insurance loss and how the deductible is determined in her President’s Pen this month. Additional information is also available in the meeting minutes from the September 17, 2024, special board meeting and the September 25 board meeting, where the board rediscussed and finalized their decision on the loss assessment.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
The next step will be a ballot vote of owners for the ratification of the loss assessment as approved by the board of directors. The process will be similar to the annual budget ratification vote by owners, and unless a majority of owners, which is equivalent to 1,372 units, votes to veto the loss assessment as proposed, it will be deemed approved. We will begin planning for this ballot vote this month and determining when owners will be billed after the loss assessment has been ratified. Please watch for additional information in the November Windsor Life.
MAINTENANCE UPDATES
Underground Garages Project: The broken tendon repairs near buildings 58 and 60 are still in progress. The parking surface above underground garage 25 was recoated. Planting was done in the front of building 80, with sod lawn installed on August 28.
Boiler Replacement: Buildings 80, 68, and 32 are complete, and boiler replacement in building 4 has started.
Technology Project: The association is moving forward with Vero to install a fiber network. Vero attended the September 24 long-range planning and innovation committee meeting to present their updated proposal and discuss the next steps.
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: In September, we had a major 8-inch main fire line blow out in front of building 84. The pipe had two large trees on top of it, which we think caused a bow in the line and resulted in a 9-foot-long crack. The pipe repair is complete and is pending inspection and testing before backfilling can be completed.
Entrance Tower: The entrance tower committee approved the continuation of the architect’s concept development of the tower and due diligence with the city and county of Denver. The next steps include working with an electrical engineer regarding the lighting and with the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) to see if the tower design would be considered a sculpture or a sign.
Landscape Improvement Projects: Property-wide fall planting was completed September 18 through 20. Flagstone, rock and mulch were installed in various locations.
HALLWAY CARPET REPLACEMENT
Building 14 is in progress. Building 20 has been scheduled.
PAINT DEPARTMENT
Exterior Painting: Buildings 14 and 21 are complete, and building 23 is in progress.
Other Paint Projects: We have painted all the mismatched downspouts and did a soffit repair at building 30. We are scheduled to repaint the facia after the new gutter installation at building 50. We will repaint the soffit after roof repairs are complete at building 64. This was a pre-existing issue before the hailstorm.
Proposed Revised Key Control Policy
The below proposed amendment to the WG Key Control Policy will be voted on by the WG Board of Directors on October 23, 2024. Deleted content is shown with striketype. New content is shown in red. If you have questions or comments about the proposed amendment, 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 October 22, 2024.
KEY CONTROL / ACCESS TO BUILDINGS
The key to your building will give you access only to your own particular building. Extra keys for your building are available to residents only at a cost of $2.00 $3.00, upon written request or by calling the administrative office. If you are not able to pick up the key(s) in person, the person doing so must present your Windsor Gardens identification card along with their identification. This will assure the Association that the request is valid and the individual has authorized access to your key.
Proposed Revised Collection Policy & Procedure
The below proposed amendments to the WG Collection Policy and Procedure will be voted on by the WG Board of Directors on October 23, 2024. Deleted language is shown with striketype. New language is shown in ALL CAPS. If you have questions or comments about the proposed amendment, 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 October 22, 2024.
COLLECTION POLICY & PROCEDURE
1. Due Dates, Late Charges, Interest, and Suspension of Rights.
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E. Administrative Expenses. Collection costs, imposed by the Association or its managing agent, for delinquent accounts will be the obligation of the Owner and may be posted to the Owner’s account. Examples include, but are not limited to, ACTUAL COST OF certified mailings, costs to physically post a notice or translate a notice to a language other than English.
6. Owner OR DESIGNATED CONTACT and Delivery of Notice. Before the Association turns over a delinquent account of an Owner to a collection agency or refers it to an attorney for legal action, the Association will:
A. AN OWNER MAY SEND WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE ASSOCIATION IDENTIFYING ANOTHER PERSON TO SERVE AS A CONTACT FOR THE OWNER FOR NOTICES AND CORRESPONDENCE (“DESIGNATED CONTACT”). THE ASSOCIATION WILL SEND THE SAME WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS TO THE DESIGNATED CONTACT THAT IT SENDS TO THE OWNER. IF THE OWNER WISHES TO CHANGE OR CEASE THE DESIGNATED CONTACT, THE OWNER MUST SEND THE ASSOCIATION WRITTEN NOTICE.
B. BEFORE THE ASSOCIATION TURNS OVER A DELINQUENT ACCOUNT OF AN OWNER TO A COLLECTION AGENCY OR REFERS IT TO AN ATTORNEY FOR LEGAL ACTION, THE ASSOCIATION WILL CONTACT THE OWNER AND DESIGNATED CONTACT BY:
i. SENDING A COPY OF THE DELINQUENCY NOTICE DESCRIBED IN PARAGRAPH 5 BY CERTIFIED MAIL, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED, AND
ii. CONTACTING THE OWNER AND DESIGNATED CONTACT BY TWO OF THE FOLLOWING MEANS:
a. TELEPHONE CALL TO A TELEPHONE NUMBER THAT THE ASSOCIATION HAS ON FILE THAT THE OWNER AND DESIGNATED CONTACT PROVIDED TO THE ASSOCIATION. IF THE ASSOCIATION IS UNABLE TO CONTACT THE OWNER AND DESIGNATED CONTACT, IT WILL, IF POSSIBLE, LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE;
b. TEXT MESSAGE TO A CELLULAR NUMBER THAT THE ASSOCIATION HAS ON FILE THAT THE OWNER
AND DESIGNATED CONTACT PROVIDED TO THE ASSOCIATION; OR
c. EMAIL TO AN EMAIL ADDRESS THAT THE ASSOCIATION HAS ON FILE THAT THE OWNER AND DESIGNATED CONTACT PROVIDED TO THE ASSOCIATION.
C. Notices from the Association will be sent in English; provided, however, that the Owner may send written notice to the Association with an alternate language preference. The Association will attempt to provide an accurate translation of the original English version, but due to nuances in translating to a foreign language, slight differences may exist.
D. An Owner may send written notice to the Association identifying another person to serve as a designated contact for the Owner for notices and correspondence. The Association will send the same written communications to the designated contact that it sends to the Owner. If the Owner wishes to change or revoke the designated contact, the Owner must send the Association written notice.
7. Record of Notification. The Association will maintain a record of the contact(s) it has made with an Owner OR DESIGNATED CONTACT regarding a delinquency, including the type of communication used to contact the Owner and the date and time the contact was made. As this record relates to a particular Unit, it will not be deemed to be a record available to all Owners under Colorado law.
8. Payment Plans.
D. Before the Association initiates a foreclosure proceeding based on the Owner’s unpaid assessments, it will provide the Owner with a written offer to enter into a repayment plan of at least 18 months. Under the repayment plan, the Owner may choose the amount to be paid each month, so long as each payment must be in an amount of at least $25.00. The Owner may elect to pay the remaining balance under the repayment plan at any time during the duration of the repayment plan. THE ASSOCIATION WILL NOT FORECLOSE AS LONG AS THE OWNER IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE PAYMENT PLAN. The repayment plan will not alleviate the Owner’s responsibility to
PROPOSED REVISED COLLECTION POLICY & PROCEDURE continued on page 11
Community Response Debrief of Fire Incident at Building 48 on September 6, 2024
From Community Response Chief Chris Scovil
What is Community Response's role during a fire?
Our number one priority is life safety. Our role is to:
1. Evacuate residents and provide medical assistance.
2. Determine the fire's location.
3. Notify the fire department of what we know when they arrive.
4. If conditions are safe enough, we will attempt to put out the fire with a fire extinguisher.
During the Building 48 fire, we met our first three goals, but because of rapidly increasing fire conditions (smoke and heat), we did not try to perform any suppression efforts.
If Community Response had protective gear, could they have fought the fire?
We do not have the protective gear or extensive training that fire personnel have to perform suppression and rescue activities in the conditions that Building 48 experienced. Protective gear tends to give a person a false sense of safety, and they may try to get closer to the fire, causing further injury to themselves and others. This fire showed us the need for proper respirators, which we will upgrade to, train on, and equip each patrol vehicle for future incidents.
I heard that community response officers were burned and had smoke inhalation. Are they doing okay?
All three community response officers were treated and monitored for smoke inhalation, but none of the officers suffered any burns. The adrenaline, stress, and exertion levels during the evacuation taxed their anaerobic capacity, adding to the complexity of their symptoms. However, their swift recovery and return to active duty the next day demonstrate their resilience and commitment to their roles.
Should residents try to use the fire extinguishers in the hallway during fire incidents?
Fire extinguishers can be used inside units, store rooms, and in the hallways of buildings to fight a fire, but an escape route should always be in place when you activate a fire extinguisher. If the fire conditions have reached a point where it is not safe to fight the fire anymore, and you cannot extinguish the fire in your first couple of attempts, you must have an escape route to get away from the fire and out of the building.
Fighting the fire with an extinguisher for this incident was not possible. The fire was situated in a back room, and the base of the fire was not sufficiently visible or in a safe location to effectively use an extinguisher. The fire conditions had deteriorated to a point where attempting to fight the fire was too risky.
The fire department had difficulty connecting to the nearest fire hydrant because a vehicle was parked too close to it. Isn’t there a 10-foot setback requirement for parking near a fire hydrant?
According to the City of Denver’s parking ordinance, a car should not be within 10 feet of a fire hydrant. Fire departments are prepared and trained to deal with situations similar to this. It may be a car parked too close, a hydrant that does not work correctly, or even snow piled up in front, delaying access. Fire engines carry several hundred gallons of water in an internal tank for this type of scenario and use the tank’s water to start a fire attack if connecting to a hydrant or another water supply source is delayed.
If you see a car blocking a fire hydrant, call 311 to make a report or online at www.denvergov.org. Click on "Online Services" and then "Report a Problem."
Can Community Response turn off the air-handling system to prevent the spread of smoke in the building?
Yes, we can. We will meet with Facilities Maintenance Manager Bill Walsh to get proper training on shutting down the system and incorporate that into our officer training program.
POLICY & PROCEDURE continued from page 10
pay the regular monthly assessment that is due the 1st day of each month.
10. Referral of Delinquent Accounts to Attorneys. ...
... The Association will not commence a judicial foreclosure action UNLESS IT HAS COMPLIED WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF C.R.S. §§ 38-33.3-316 AND 38-33.3-316.3 AND the balance of the assessments and charges secured by its lien (which may include late fees, fines, and other charges as well as other assessments) equals
or exceeds 6 months of common expense assessments based on the Association’s periodic budget. Additionally, the Association will not pursue foreclosure against an Owner solely based on fines owed to the Association and/or collection costs or attorney’s fees the Association incurred that are only associated with such fines. Prior to filing a foreclosure action, the Board will resolve by a recorded vote in executive session to authorize the filing of the foreclosure action against the particular Unit against which the foreclosure action will be filed.
Business Manager Katie Monasmith Assistant Activities Director Tessa
Post
WGA Emergency Preparedness Information Guide created by Business Manager Katie Monasmith and Assistant Activities Director Tessa Post.
The days are getting a bit cooler, the leaves are turning color, pumpkin spice drinks are on the menu, and political signs dot the landscape. During this general election season, let’s strive for civility with each other, even when we may disagree. Some reminders follow about the display of political signs at WG.
According to the Windsor Gardens Signs and Flags Policy, a resident may display one sign within the boundaries of their unit, or alternatively in or on a window within their unit or within the interior boundaries of their lanai.
A sign is defined as a board or placard that is inscribed with words or other designs intended to inform or share a message with others by displaying it publicly.
The sign may be of any subject matter, except for commercial messages. The sign may be no larger than 18 inches by 24 inches.
Signs that penetrate the ground are not permitted on the Windsor Gardens property.
Q: What if I choose a sign that is smaller than 18"x24". Can I display another one?
A: No, only one sign can be displayed.
Q: Is the display of a sign limited to the political season?
A: No, signs can be displayed year-round.
Q: What if my sign has a social message?
A: You can display it within the parameters listed in the policy.
Q: What if I am unsure of the location and size of the sign I wish to display?
A: Review the WG Signs and Flags Policy. If you still have questions, contact Katie Monasmith at kmonasmith@ wgamail.com.
Q: What should I do if I believe a sign does not comply with the policy?
A: Contact the association office at 303-364-7485.
Authority for these rules is outlined in the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act (CCIOA) 38-33.3-106.5. A complete copy of the WG Signs and Flags Policy is available in the Resource Center of the association’s website at www.windsorgardensdenver.org.
From Assistant General Manager Tammy Tafoya-
Paredes
Office Manager
Liz Nickel
Morrison
WGA Project Management and Processes
Many of Windsor Gardens' large-scale projects are in-house and managed by staff who coordinate with multiple departments. Some projects can take several years to complete.
One such project is the hallway decorating project, which began in 2018. Because so many elements are involved, several departments are assisting the board of directors and the Architectural Review Committee with this project. The selection of hallway color schemes alone took months of deliberation among the architectural review committee, a third-party professional decorator and the board of directors.
The administration office introduces the project to each building and collects a color scheme vote from the residents. Once the building's preferred color scheme is received, it is passed along to the maintenance, paint and flooring departments and the electrician.
Each department schedules its work on the buildings after the color scheme vote is received, but each schedule is different based on availability of supplies, workload for other projects, and staff availability. The administrative office communicates with the buildings through the Pilera messaging system to let resident know when a department will begin work in their building. Additionally, there will be inspections for the unit doors and hallway décor to ensure compliance with policy. Enforcement of policy violations will take place when necessary. Some important details regarding the WG Decorations, Common Elements Policy include not allowing doormats and side tables in hallways without insets, as they are a possible trip hazard. Also common area décor must follow the policy for safety reasons, such as all chairs in common areas having arms and a weight limit tag. The common elements decorations policy was also updated to include the requirement for each unit door exterior to match the color scheme chosen by the building unless it meets certain requirements and is given an exemption by the architectural review committee upon request. The cooperation of residents is needed to open the door for staff to paint and the willingness to follow the policy when an exemption is not granted. Not all major projects include committee and policy
From Liz Nickel Morrison, Office Manager
involvement, but those that do, require the cooperation of residents. Hallway inspections are not conducted immediately after the halls are finished but on a schedule in order to monitor multiple projects and areas of potential common element violations consistently.
Here are a few reminders for those buildings where the hallway decorating project has been completed:
Per policy, do not return hanging items to the walls outside the unit door after painting. The area outside your unit door is a common area, and personal items are not permitted.
If you install a new unit door, it must be painted to match the building’s chosen hallway color scheme. Exceptions are not allowed.
For doors that have been painted, touch-up paint is available in the office for check out.
If you believe there is a policy violation in your building, please contact the administration office to report it.
The hallway decorating project is just one example of an ongoing project managed by association staff with multiple departments coordinating and scheduling work around the property. Recent community center improvements involved outside contractors and the flooring, maintenance and plumbing departments. The fitness center updates earlier this year required the coordination of an outside vendor with the flooring and electrical departments. Golf maintenance sometimes requires coordination of the electrical, grounds and golf crews. Pool maintenance periodically requires the coordination of the electrical, painting and general maintenance departments. When there is a major pipe repair, it requires the general maintenance, plumbing and grounds departments, and sometimes an outside vendor to finish repairs. For a project like the underground garage project, our grounds and maintenance teams also coordinate with contracted professionals. When the buildings need new boilers, an outside company coordinates with the WG plumbing and electrical departments. As you can imagine, all of this takes a great deal of organizational skill, scheduling and time.
Troubleshooting Package Delivery
Package delivery has been an ongoing issue at Windsor Gardens, with reports of packages being stolen or left in the wrong buildings. Staff and residents continue to investigate possible solutions. The challenges include the need for community-wide Wi-Fi for cameras, lack of secured space for package lockers, and safety and security issues for allowing delivery drivers access to buildings. So, what can be done?
First, residents can instruct the delivery people check out a building key and place packages inside the secured building lobby door or at their unit door. The administrative office has master keys for delivery drivers during business hours, and Community Response has keys available at night and on weekends. I want to clarify that “mailroom” or “leasing office” are not the appropriate indicators for where to leave packages. Delivery drivers understand those terms to mean a central location for the community, such as CenterPoint, which is not where packages should be delivered. The shelf inside the building's secured door
marked as the package drop for the building is not their definition of a “mailroom.”
Delivery drivers come and go, so new people are always making the deliveries. Once a handful of drivers are trained in how things are done at Windsor Gardens, new people filter in. Be specific as possible in providing instructions. When ordering from Amazon, there is a place at the end of the address section where you can type additional instructions on where to leave packages. “Inside the secured door of the front lobby at my building” is a good description. Second, we recommend tracking packages closely and removing them from the front of your building as soon as possible. For tracking instructions, an article in the December 2021 Windsor Life, page 9, details how to track packages through different delivery services. Past issues of the Windsor Life are available on the WG website under the “Stay Connected” tab or use the link: https://issuu.com/windsorgardens/docs/2021_12_windsor_life_ web.
It is hard to believe that winter is approaching, but before we know it, we will be navigating the snow and ice. While many of us are veterans of Colorado winters, it is essential to doublecheck your winter weather to-do list to be sure you and your vehicle are ready for the first winter storm.
DRIVING IN WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS
Avoid driving during snowstorms and wait for the roads to be cleared before venturing out. Check the weekly forecast so bad weather conditions don’t sneak up on you. Modify your appointments if bad weather is on the way.
WINTER WEATHER SAFETY TIPS
If you have a concern about snow removal or wish to report icy conditions, please contact the association office during regular business hours at 303-364-7485. After regular business hours, please call Community Response at 303-364-4924.
WALKING OUTDOORS IN WINTER WEATHER
Prepare your vehicle in advance of a storm:
z Have a full tank of gas and windshield wiper fluid.
z Make sure the windshield wipers are working properly.
z Have good tread on your tires, and make sure they are properly inflated.
z Make sure your vehicle’s headlights are working well.
z Have a good snow and ice scrapper inside of your vehicle.
z Keep an emergency travel kit in the trunk, including a snow shovel, blankets, jumper cables, flashlight, gloves, hat, water and first aid kit.
Before you drive away in your vehicle:
Clean snow and ice off your windshield and windows, and confirm your wipers are working properly. Use extra caution while moving around your vehicle to remove snow, watch out for ice. Remember not to leave your car running unattended.
Bring your cell phone and make sure it is handy. Keep a cell phone battery charger in your glove compartment and charge it regularly. Let a friend, neighbor or family member know your destination, route and expected time of return.
Be mindful of snowfall accumulation. If you have a low-profile vehicle, skip your outing if your car will not make it through several inches of snow.
If you need to go outside in cold weather, bundle up in layers and wear a hat, scarf and gloves. Wear shoes with good traction to avoid slips and falls. Avoid wearing flip-flops, slippers or dress shoes, even if it is a quick trip outside. Plan ahead and remember to allow yourself extra time to navigate sidewalks, walkways and parking lots safely.
Safety tips for walking in snowy and icy conditions:
z Be aware of surface conditions, slow down, and take small, precise steps.
z Focus on what you are doing, avoid carrying large packages and consider asking a neighbor to help walk your pet if you are concerned about going outside.
z Keep your hands free. Your arms can help you regain your balance if you slip and can help you safely land if you fall.
z Avoid distractions while walking by not texting or talking on your cell phone. Keep your cell phone handy in case you need to make a call or use the flashlight on the phone.
z Choose your path carefully and avoid icy conditions whenever possible. Don’t take shortcuts and stay in well-lit areas. If it is dark, carry a flashlight to help illuminate your walking path. Always use cleared sidewalks and paths. Parking lots and roadways may be the shorter path, but the cleared sidewalks and paths may be the safest route.
z Just because you don’t see snow or ice doesn’t mean it is not there. If you see ice, don’t attempt to walk on it or through it.
z Clean the snow off the bottom of your boots as soon as you get indoors and before you go up or down stairs or walk on tile, laminate flooring, or any other type of hard surface.
Window Cleaning Schedule
Sonlight Window Cleaning will wash the outside bedroom windows of the buildings again this year.The following window cleaning schedule is subject to change due to inclement weather. If a day is lost due to weather, advance the schedule by the working days lost (do not include weekend days).
Tuesday, October 1
Tuesday, October 8 1,2,5,11,17,19,23,29
Wednesday, October 9 3,7,9,13,15,21,25
Thursday, October 10* 48
*New date, may need to be cancelled due to fire incident.
SCREEN REMOVAL
Bedroom windows that have screens on them will not be washed Please remove bedroom window screens one day prior to the scheduled day or the night before the scheduled day. If you have Covid or flu-like symptoms, the maintenance staff will not enter units to remove the screens.If you are not able to remove the screens, you must sign up on the sheet provided in the building’s laundry room by 8 a.m. three days before window washing in your building. Our maintenance staff will come and pick up the sheet from the laundry room. They will remove your screens on the designated day if you have signed up for screen removal.
PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE THE SIGN-UP SHEET FROM THE LAUNDRY ROOM..
Screens will be removed from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. one day prior to the scheduled window washing or the Friday before if the washing is scheduled for Monday. You must be home for screen removal because the maintenance staff will not be able to return to your unit if you are not home. If you live in the townhomes, you will need to call the office three days prior to your window cleaning to schedule your screen removal.
Screens will be reinstalled the following day between 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. If you are not home during that time, the maintenance staff will not put the screens back in for you. You will have to make other arrangements to have the screens reinstalled.
From Policy and Modification Administrator
Estephany Vela
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
In October, we will be in the lobby of CenterPoint from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, October 7, and Friday, October 25. If you need us between visits, we are available by phone, text and email. Call or text us at 303-329-0500. Email leetsdalecopshop@hotmail.com or visit our table in CenterPoint.
PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKEBACK DAY
Saturday, October 26, 10 a.m. to noon. You can walk up or drive up, and we will accept your expired or no longer needed prescription and over-the-counter medications for safe disposal. Please note that sharps cannot be accepted.
Dear Cop Shop:
I met a wonderful person online. They said they will come to visit me but need me to pay for their trip. I can afford it. Should I?
Lonely
Dear Lonely:
The short answer is absolutely not. The holiday season is bait season for scammers who target lonely people. Last year, millions of dollars were lost by people in romance scams. You get to know someone online based on a picture that may or may not be real. The individual is trained to get your personal
information by sharing their life story, which may or may not be real. For a while you feel connected to someone who fills an empty spot in your life. Soon, facts come out, such as the loss of a job and the lack of money to buy food. A sick relative. A broken-down car. Your soft spot wants to help this person you have grown to care about.
But they use scripts for scenarios that come up. They are often not in this country. Eventually, they will ask for gift cards, bitcoin or crypto. No matter how sad the story or how close you feel, the relationship is not real.
The Cop Shop
The Leetsdale Cop Shop is ready and willing to help. If needed, the non-emergency police number is 720-913-2000 and the District 3 Police is 720-913-1300.
DEAR COP SHOP
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, October 10, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Tuesday, October 15, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 24, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, October 29, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where: Administrative Office, 595 S. Clinton St.
ZOOM ORIENTATION
Tuesday, October 8, 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
2 Jo Michele Little Denver, CO
3 Robert Scheid Littleton, CO
3 Joshua Scheid Littleton, CO
9 Eileen Dunne Pittsburgh, PA
11 Maureen and Ronald Jerman Davenport, FL
13 Michelle Petree Aurora, CO
14 John and Lavonda Busbee Fort Worth, TX
Bldg Name From 17 Julie Ellis Aurora, CO 17 William Reynolds Aurora, CO
18 Linda and Thomas Meiers Denver, CO
36 Iuliia Iurgenson New York, NY
58 Judith Holland Denver, CO
58 Arthur Kaufmann Denver, CO
65 Kathleen and Ron Cole Silver City, NM
WG Art Club Artist Profile
“A
Walk Among the
Aspens”
Penny Sannes
Fall aspens are a wondrous sight, and Penny Sannes's "A Walk Among the Aspens" painting is one of her visions. She loves to use acrylics to paint the Colorado aspen's white bark contrast against its bright colors. Penny enjoys discovering new places in Colorado to inspire her paintings. For over fifty years, she has enjoyed using many mediums and materials when making art.
The WG Art Club meets monthly and their next meeting is on Friday, October 4, 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.
Building 52 Profile
Building 52 is located at 585 S. Alton Way, beside Alameda Avenue and close to Fire Station 18, which is a comfort for the residents.
Peggy Powl was elected as the building representative in October 2023. She and her husband, Michael, moved from Pennsylvania to Colorado 16 years ago to be close to both their sons. They have two wonderful grandsons who love going to the pool during the summer most weekdays. Peggy loves to read fiction as well as nonfiction. Before moving to Windsor Gardens three years ago, she enjoyed doing yard work, especially gardening. Here at WG, Peggy appreciates the pool, restaurant, and many other activities. “There is no better place to live,” she said.
Darlene (Lana) Santistevan is building 52’s alternate building representative. Peggy can’t say enough about Lana and all she does.
When Peggy was on vacation for two weeks, it seemed like so many things went wrong in their building. Lana took the bull by the horns, and the problems were handled with the help of Community Response, the elevator company and others. “She is my right-hand person, and I truly appreciate her,” said Peggy.
Carol Tackett is the building treasurer, and Gene Potter is the building secretary. These ladies do outstanding jobs, and their building is grateful for them.
Lynn Steven, the previous building representative, has been a great help in guiding Peggy in her duties.
Left to right: Gene Potter, Secretary; Peggy Powl, Building Rep; Carol Tackett, Treasurer; and Lana Santistevan, Assistant Building Rep.
Building 52 will be having their annual picnic in their backyard very soon and look forward to seeing the neighbors they don’t often get to see.
Tell Us About Your Building Rep and Building
We'd like to encourage other residents to tell us about your building representative and building community.
Please email the following information to Bobbie Mays at bobbie. mays@wgamail.com.
Building #
Name of your building representative
Brief description of the accomplishments of your building and building rep over the last few years
Name of the person in your building who will write the article
If you have questions about this column, please contact Bobbie at bobbie.mays@wgamail.com.
Annual District 5 Feedback Survey
Each fall, my office mails a survey to District 5 residents requesting your feedback to ensure that I am addressing the issues of concern in our neighborhoods. By comparing new data to responses we’ve received over the past several years, this feedback helps us track trends in community sentiment, which is valuable information for my staff and me as we create our annual District 5 work plan. This feedback also dictates how we advocate for budget and projects within Council District 5 the following year.
2023-24 survey results showed that your top three concerns were crime, traffic and affordable housing. Here are a few of the initiatives we worked on in 2023-2024 in response to District 5 resident feedback:
Beautified District 5 neighborhoods by hosting three volunteering initiatives that cleaned city-owned parks and open spaces and re-painted over 30 bus stop benches.
Created "District 5 Projects Night" to connect District 5 residents with over 20 city agencies and community partners.
Funded a traffic study of Exposition Avenue between Quebec Street and Leetsdale Drive, including the Monaco Parkway triangle intersection, to design traffic calming measures for the City to install.
Implemented the Near Southeast Area Plan through a legislative rezoning to direct future development along the Leetsdale
corridor and to protect naturally occurring affordable housing in our neighborhoods.
Partnered with data analysts from the Denver Police Department to overlay crime heat maps with street lighting to identify gaps and request additional lighting where it could be helpful in deterring crime.
Re-established and chaired the Charter Review Committee to help address inconsistencies in our Charter.
Sponsored a legislative rezoning of the Hale statistical neighborhood to allow for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).
Now, it's time to share your priorities for 2024-2025! You should have received a postcard in September with a QR code and link to the annual survey. In case you missed it, you can access the survey at https://bit.ly/2024D5Survey or by holding the your phone camera over the QR code to the right, which will take you to the survey. Please fill out our constituent feedback survey by December 31, 2024.
Thank you for your engagement and partnership as my office works to address issues of concern in our community! As always, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our office if there’s anything we can do to support you.
The Windsor Ladies of Country Music Receive Recognition Awards
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.
Î UPLOAD your photos using the WG QR code
Scan the QR code with your smartphone camera. A “flowcode.com” link will pop up on your phone. Click on the link.
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.
On Friday, September 6, 2024, the president of the Colorado Country Music Hall of Fame, Rocky Hoery, presented special recognition awards to three Windsor Gardens residents for their outstanding contributions to the community through their country music singing and entertainment.
Marge Fjone, Shiela Gaccetta and Kathieann Hepp-Lucki have gone to many senior care centers and venues to perform their special brand of singing and dancing to the delight of a captive audience.
They performed at the Colorado Country Music Hall of Fame All Stars "The Ladies Of Country Music" Showcase at Dougie G's Event Center in March 2024.
Left to right: Marge Fjone, Kathieann Hepp-Lucki and Shiela Gaccetta
Fall Flowers
Photos from Jeanne Lee.
Photos from Martin Langley.
Photos from Eydie McDaniel.
Photo from Jeanne Lee.
A C T I V I T I E S
WG CLASSES
WG classes are free of charge to WG residents. No sign-up is required; you can drop in anytime. Please support your favorite classes, as we require a minimum of 10 students per class to maintain our instructors. Please see the class schedule organized by the day of the week below. The name of the instructor is in parentheses.
MONDAY
Knitting/Crochet (Holifield) Sewing Room 9 AM – 12 PM
Yoga (Haykin) Auditorium 9 AM – 10 AM
Bridge Basic (Heitler) Colorado Room 10 AM – 11:30 AM
Aqua Fitness (Jones) Indoor Pool 11 AM – 12 PM
Line Dance (Clark) Auditorium 11 AM – 12:30 PM
Aqua Fitness Beg (Jones) Indoor Pool 12 PM – 1 PM
Weight Training (MacIntire) Auditorium 1 PM – 2 PM
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 PM
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.
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South Fulton Street Church of Christ 1035 S Fulton St Denver CO 80247 10am Sundays / 6 pm Bible Study Wednesdays Phone: 303.364.1650 Website: sfultonstcoc.org
WEDNESDAY continued
Aqua Fitness (Jones) Indoor Pool 11 AM – 12 PM
Weight Training (MacIntire) Auditorium 1 PM – 2 PM
Low Impact Aerobics (Zimmer) Auditorium 9 AM – 9:45 AM
Chair Exercise (Zimmer) Auditorium 9:45 AM – 10:30 AM
Watercolor (Fidelman) Art Room 10 AM – 12 PM
Breathe and Move (Hall) Auditorium 1 PM – 2 PM
Drama (Buckstein) Auditorium 3 PM – 6 PM
Social Dancing Beg (Horton) Auditorium 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM
Social Dancing Int (Horton) Auditorium 7:45 PM – 8:45 PM
FRIDAY
Yoga (Haykin) Auditorium 9 AM – 10 AM
SATURDAY
Due to an instructor's medical issue, Saturday’s Zumba and Chair Zumba classes are on hold. We are looking at alternatives to bring these classes back as soon as possible. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
FITNESS CENTER INSTRUCTION
Drop in and work with instructor Kathy Zimmer in the fitness center. FREE for residents.
This month's sessions are Friday, October 4, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.; Thursday, October 10, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.; and Tuesday, October 15, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
DPL BOOKMOBILE
The Denver Public Library Bookmobile will be at WG on October 4 and 18 and November 1 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in CENTERPOINT.
WG LIBRARY
The WG Library is located in CENTERPOINT on the second floor and is open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. New books in the glass cases include titles on the bestseller lists and may be checked out with volunteers Monday through Friday, 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., excluding holidays. The open shelves hold an extensive selection of books you can borrow anytime during the day.
NEW BOOKS
Suspense Checkout
“Out of Nowhere” by Sandra Brown
“Every One is Watching” by Heather Gudenkauf
“The God of the Woods” by Liz Moore
“Flash Back” by Iris and Roy Johansen
Suspense on the Shelf
“The Paris Apartment” by Lucy Foley
Suspense Paperback
“Dead on Target” by M.C. Beaton
“Market for Murder” by Heather Graham
Murdoch Mysteries Series by Maureen Jennings
“Except the Dying”
“Under the Dragon’s Tail”
Murdoch Mysteries continued
“Poor Tom is Cold”
“Let Loose the Dogs”
“Night’s Child”
“Vices of My Blood”
“A Journeyman to Grief”
“Let Darkness Bury the Dead”
Fiction Checkout
“Swan Song” by Elin Hilderbrand
“Proof” by Fern Michaels
“The Briar Club” by Kate Quinn
“The Paris Novel” by Ruth Reichl
Fiction on the Shelf
“The Queen of Dirt Island” by Donal Ryan
“Beautiful” by Danielle Steel
“This is Happiness” by Niall Williams
Fiction Paperback
“Sniper’s Pride” by Megan Crane
Fiction Grantchester Series by James Runchie
“The Road to Grantchester”
“Sidney Chambers & The Shadow of Death”
“Sidney Chambers & The Perils of the Night”
“Sidney Chambers & The Problem of Evil”
“Sidney Chambers & The Forgiveness of Sins”
“Sidney Chambers & The Dangers of Temptation”
“Sidney Chambers & The Persistence of Love Non-Fiction on the Shelf
“Strongmen” by Ruth Ben-Ghiat
“The Kennedy Heirs” by J. Randy Taraborrelli
Events are listed in chronological order.
¡ WG FARMERS MARKET with FRUIT SHACK: Saturdays, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays, 9 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.
¡ PREMIER CONCERT featuring FACE VOCAL BAND: Thursday, October 3, at 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) in the AUDITORIUM. You won’t want to miss our biggest act of the year, Face Vocal Band! They are an internationally acclaimed all-vocal (a cappella) rock band from Boulder, Colorado, with infectious energy punctuated by an endearing love of performance. Founded in 2002, Face Vocal Band made their first national appearance as one of the eight original groups competing on NBC’s “Sing-Off” in 2009, where they were recognized for their performance of Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ on a Prayer.” We are excited to have them back at Windsor Gardens.
COST: Tickets are $27 and are now on sale at the Activities Desk. Get your tickets today!
¡ FIRE SAFETY PRESENTATION with CAPTAIN PADILLA: Monday, October 7, at 2 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Captain Padilla from Denver Fire Station 18 will be at Windsor Gardens to provide fire safety and prevention information for our community and give instruction on fire extinguisher use.
This is a FREE event. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.
¡ CONGRESSWOMAN DIANA DEGETTE’S ANNUAL SENIOR RESOURCE FAIR: Tuesday, October 8, at 11 a.m. in CENTERPOINT. Denver Seniors are invited to Congresswoman DeGette’s Senior Resource Fair! The Congresswoman will share important updates about her work, and Congressional staff will be available to help with federal casework, including taxes, social security, Medicaid and immigration. Local organizations, including the Denver Public Library, Denver Parks and Recreation, and Jewish Family Services, will also be present to share resources and opportunities available for seniors.
This is a FREE event. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.
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.
¡ FIRE SAFETY TRIVIA: Wednesday, October 9, at 1 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. In honor of Fire Prevention Week, come learn fire safety tips with an interactive game of trivia. Giveaways and prizes will be awarded. This is a FREE event. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.
¡ BALLY’S CASINO via PREMIER CHARTERS: Tuesday, October 15. 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. PLEASE NOTE: We are limited to 35 passengers for this trip. Sign up ASAP as we anticipate it selling out. This bus is not equipped with a restroom, and the time on the bus could be up to 1.5 hours (depending on route, traffic, etc.).
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, October 11.
¡ HALLOWEEN TRADITIONS presented by KATHLEEN ARNOLD: Wednesday, October 16, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. According to ancient legends, ghosts and evil spirits wander the earth on the night we know as Halloween. Halloween traditions and superstitions that we practice today have origins in the Celtic festival called Samhain, which began over 3000 years ago.
FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.
¡ SINGLE AND MINGLE EVENT: Wednesday, October 16, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Come have fun with us!
We will begin with an ice-breaker activity to get things going so we all can meet one another. All will have an opportunity to mingle with others and make new friends. The event will also include a live piano player and appetizers. FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.
¡ FAREWELL & WELL WISHES TO CARI ERVIN! Thursday, October 17, in CENTERPOINT, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Please join us as we say goodbye and THANK YOU to our very own Community Life Manager Cari Ervin. With Windsor Gardens for six and a half years, she leaves us to spend more time with her family and young children. We’ll celebrate her years of service with coffee, cake and conversation
Please sign up at the Activities Desk.
¡ ACTIVE MINDS – AMERICAN POLITICAL PARTIES: Thursday, October 17, at 2 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Throughout the world, democracies govern nations through political parties that compete to represent the wishes of voters. Many countries go through elaborate coalition-building efforts to create strong enough alliances to govern. The United States, however, has a long-standing history of a two-party system. Join Active Minds as we explore why political parties arose in the U.S., the issues that lead to the development of new political parties and why the two-party system appears so entrenched in American politics. FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.
¡ EMERGENCY
ALERT STICKERS
will be available for residents to pick up in the CENTERPOINT LOBBY on Friday, October 18, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday, October 22, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., and Monday, October 28, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Stickers will also be available to be picked up during business hours from the activities office and administrative office beginning Friday, October 18 for free. The emergency alert stickers are a new emergency preparedness tool for residents to post on their door frame to support first responders with helpful unit information in the event of an emergency in your building. At-a-glance, the stickers will alert emergency personnel of the quantity of occupants and pets, along with assistive devices needed in the event of an evacuation, for example.
WINDSOR HAPPENINGS
¡ BINGO with the DPL BOOKMOBILE TEAM: Friday, October 18, at 1 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Join the friendly bookmobile team from the Denver Public Library as they host a rousing bingo session with some fabulous prizes!
¡ NATIONAL CHOCOLATE CUPCAKE DAY: Come celebrate with us! Stop by the ACTIVITIES OFFICE on Friday, October 18, between 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. and grab a delicious cupcake! While supplies last.
¡ TRIVIA FUN DAY: Friday, October 18, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the COLORADO ROOM, 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.
¡ HALLOWEEN DANCE with DJ JIM MILAVEC: Join us on Saturday, October 19, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Jim Milavec will DJ as “The Cat in the Hat.” Tricks, and some treats, will be provided. Be sure to wear your best costume, as there will be a costume contest. Costumes are encouraged but not required. A line dance will be taught at 6:00 p.m. at no extra charge to Thriller.
COST: $7 for residents; $10 for non-residents at the door.
¡ AARP SAFE DRIVING CLASS: Monday, October 21, 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.
WG Building Rep. Committee co-chair Donna Sanford for a community meeting. Bring your coffee cup and questions, and we will provide the coffee and donuts.
FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.
¡ NATURAL GROCERS WELLNESS CLASS – HACKS TO SUPPORT A HEALTHY MOOD: Friday, October 25, at 10 a.m. in CENTERPOINT. Gain a new understanding of the many complexities that play a role in supporting or hindering a healthy mood. Nutritional, supplemental, environmental, lifestyle and other key factors will be discussed.
FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.
¡ HALLOWEEN TRUNK-ORTREAT: Friday, October 25, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM PARKING LOT. Instead of going door-to-door, this trick-or-treat experience is car-to-car. We’ll fill the parking lot with volunteer candy hosts and enjoy watching grandkids, friends, and young-at-heart residents trick-or-treat at each parking space. Costumes, candy and fun for all!
This is a FREE event. Please RSVP at the Activities Desk so we can anticipate a guest count.
TRUNK AND CANDY HOSTS NEEDED: We are looking for 22 volunteers to bring and distribute candy to the trick-or-treaters. You don’t need to decorate your car, but if you do, there will be a prize for the crowd’s favorite! Costumes are also welcome, but not required. If you’d like to sign up to hand out candy at your car, please register in advance at the Activities Desk.
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¡ WINGS OVER THE ROCKIES with RTD’S MTM TRAVEL TRAINERS: Tuesday, October 22, at 8:30 a.m. meet in CENTERPOINT for a short informational presentation then a bus trip to the museum. COST: $14.95 for admission and $2.70 for those 65 and older bus fare. Please sign up at the Activities Desk. Please be aware that there will be standing and walking while getting to/ from buses and within the museum. You must bring your mobility aid that allows you to travel the furthest, if you use one.
¡ DONUTS WITH DONNA: Thursday, October 24, at 10 a.m. in CENTERPOINT. Join
¡ NATIONAL DRUG TAKE BACK DAY AT WG with the LEETSDALE COP SHOP: Saturday, October 26, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. The Leetsdale Cop Shop will collect expired and unused medications for safe and secure disposal as part of National Drug Take Back Day. Drive up or walk up to drop off. They’ll be outside CenterPoint or just inside in the event of inclement weather
¡ FIRST RESPONDERS
APPRECIATION ACTIVITY: Monday, October 28, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in CENTERPOINT LOBBY. In honor of First Responders Appreciation Day, we are hosting an appreciation activity where residents may show gratitude to the many first responders
who serve our community daily. From our own Community Response officers to the Denver Fire Department, Denver Police, 911 dispatch, ambulance agencies and more, we have a LOT of individuals to thank! Join us anytime from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. to sign greeting cards and assemble treats for the first responders.
This is a FREE event; all supplies for the appreciation activity will be provided.
¡ VACCINATION CLINICS sponsored by KING SOOPERS PHARMACY: Wednesday, October 30, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the COLORADO ROOM. King Soopers pharmacists will administer high-dose flu shots and vaccinations for TDAP, pneumonia, shingles, and hepatitis. Free with Medicare and most insurances. (NOT accepted: Tricare, Cigna, and Kaiser.) Cash payment is also accepted for those without insurance. COVID shots and boosters are free and do not require insurance. Please sign up for an appointment at the Activities Desk and bring a copy of your insurance card to your appointment.
¡
VETERANS APPRECIATION
GATHERING hosted by the WG FLAG CORPS: Monday, November 11, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Attention all Veterans (and those who wish to honor them), please come for a ceremony to honor the veterans who call WG home. Light refreshments will be served. We hope to see you there! Please sign up at the Activities Desk.
¡ WG ANNUAL CRAFT FAIR AND ART SHOW: Friday, November 15, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, November 16, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Craft Fair will be held in the AUDITORIUM, CENTERPOINT and CENTERPOINT LOBBY. The Art Show will be held in the COLORADO ROOM.
¡ MEDICARE MONDAY with the COLORADO GERONTOLOGICAL SOCIETY (CGS): Monday, November 18, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Join CGS as they present information on Medicare. They will provide the basics on the Medicare programs and explore the different parts (A, B, C, and D). They will also discuss and inform of up-to-date changes and trends.
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WINDSOR HAPPENINGS
¡ ELECTRONICS RECYCLING AT WG: Friday, November 22, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the ADMINISTRATION PARKING
LOT. Blue Star Recyclers will be back to collect electronics for recycling. Blue Star Recyclers protect your personal information by completely shredding or wiping hard drives and other data devices.
COST: $25 per load. Tickets are required to be purchased in advance at the Activities
Desk. Tickets will designate a 15-minute dropoff window to help mitigate a long car line.
ACCEPTED MATERIALS: Computers, laptops/ desktops, TVs and monitors, household electronics, printers, keyboards, video game consoles, A/V equipment, VCR/ DVD players, VHS/CDs/DVDs, fax machines, cellphones, microwaves, hair dryers, vacuum cleaners and fans.
NOT ACCEPTED: Air conditioners, refrigerators/freezers, large appliances/ furniture, smoke detectors, bio-hazard
materials, ballasts, transformers, hospital equipment and items with compressed gas.
¡ GOBBLE ‘TIL YOU WOBBLE FUN WALK & ACTIVITY: Wednesday, November 27, 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Meet us in CENTERPOINT and join the Activities Department staff as we walk the WG loop. After the walk, we’ll meet in CENTERPOINT for a fun craft activity. There will be warm cider, snacks, giveaways and raffle prizes. You don’t want to miss this Thanksgiving event!
FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.
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.
¡ OPPENHEIMER: Saturday, October 5, 2 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. During World War II, Lt. Gen. Leslie Groves Jr. appoints physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer to work on the top-secret Manhattan Project. Oppenheimer and a team of scientists spend years developing and designing the atomic bomb. Their work comes to fruition on July 16, 1945, as they witness the world's first nuclear explosion, forever changing the course of history. Starring Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Robert Downey Jr., Matt Damon and more. Rated R. Runtime: 3 hr.
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GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE: Friday, October 11, 2 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. The Spengler family returns to where it all started – the iconic NYC firehouse – to team up with the original Ghostbusters, who've developed a top-secret research lab. When the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force, Ghostbusters new and old must join forces to protect their home and save the world from a second Ice Age. Starring Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and more. Rated PG-13. Runtime: 1hr 55min.
¡ HALLOWEEN DANCE with DJ JIM MILAVEC: Join us on Saturday, October 19, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Jim Milavec will DJ as “The Cat in the Hat.” Tricks, and some treats, will be provided. Be sure to wear your best costume, as there will be a costume contest. Costumes are encouraged but not required. A line dance to Thriller will be taught at 6 p.m. at no extra charge.
COST: $7 for residents; $10 for non-residents at the door.
¡ PREMIER CONCERT featuring FACE VOCAL BAND: Thursday, October 3, at 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) in the AUDITORIUM. You won’t want to miss our biggest act of the year, Face Vocal Band! They are an internationally acclaimed all-vocal (a cappella) rock band from Boulder, Colorado, with infectious energy punctuated by an endearing love of performance. Founded in 2002, Face Vocal Band
made their first national appearance as one of the eight original groups competing on NBC’s “Sing-Off” in 2009, where they were recognized for their performance of Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ on a Prayer.” We are excited to have them back at Windsor Gardens.
COST: Tickets are $27 and are now on sale at the Activities Desk. Get your tickets today!
BUS TRIPS
¡ BALLY’S CASINO via PREMIER CHARTERS: Tuesday, October 15. 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. PLEASE NOTE: We are limited to 35 passengers for this trip. Sign up ASAP, as we anticipate it selling out. This bus is not equipped with a restroom, and time on the bus could be up to 1.5 hours.
COST: $20 per person at the Activities Desk. Tickets must be purchased prior to the day of departure. No refunds will be offered after October 11 All riders must sign a bus waiver or update an existing waiver.
¡ WINGS OVER THE ROCKIES with RTD’S MTM TRAVEL TRAINERS: Tuesday, October 22, at 8:30 a.m. meet in CENTERPOINT for a short informational presentation then a bus trip to the museum.
COST: $14.95 for admission and $2.70 for those 65 and older bus fare. Please sign up at the Activities Desk. Please be aware that there will be standing and walking while getting to/from buses and within the museum. You must bring your mobility aid that allows you to travel the furthest, if you use one.
CARDS & GAMES GROUPS
¡ BID WHIST: 1st and 3rd Saturdays of every month from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the CARD ROOM. Call Ron for information at 720-363-1076.
¡ BRIDGE: THURSDAY AFTERNOON PARTY BRIDGE every Thursday afternoon from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. Bring five nickels. Contact Pat Stein with any questions: 303720-0504.
¡ COMMUNITY GAME NIGHT:
Join us the 2nd Friday of every month in the COLORADO ROOM from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Bring some games and a snack to share as well as a beverage for yourself. Get your game on.
¡ CRIBBAGE GROUP: A resident wants to start a cribbage group at WG. The
*NEW* MAHJONG CLASSES
MahJong is a game that exercises your brain! We are beginning classes of the American version again at WG. This is a six-week program, and all are invited to attend. Classes will begin Tuesday, October 22, and continue on Tuesdays until December 3. Classes will be from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the CARD ROOM. For more information, contact Patty at 845-709-3400.
group will meet every Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. If interested in joining, please reach out to Virginia at 720467-8610 for more information.
¡ EUCHRE CLUB meets on Friday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM. Bring a quarter.
¡ MAHJONG: Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the CARD ROOM.
CLUBS & GROUPS
¡ ART CLUB will hold its next meeting on Friday, October 4, at 10 a.m. in the COLORADO ROOM. For more information, contact Stuart Emery at emery1625@gmail. com or Elizabeth Peck at bettyannpeck@ yahoo.com. Members' original artwork is available for viewing and purchase in the display case at CENTERPOINT.
¡ CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF VOLUNTEERS, WG CHAPTER, will hold our next monthly meeting on Monday, October 21, at 9:30 a.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST. Everyone is welcome to join us and hear speakers from Children’s Hospital Colorado (CHC) about the many areas we can support.
SUMMER BAKE SALE: A big thank you to the community for coming out to support our summer bake sale, making it a big success!
FALL BAKE SALE AND ANNIE’S ATTIC: Friday, October 11, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, October 12, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in CENTERPOINT. CHC volunteers are collecting donations of gently used treasures for our Annie’s Attic Sale. Look for our flyers in your buildings for pickup and drop-off details.
If you would like to donate new boxes of crayons and markers, coloring, activity and puzzle books for the hospital patients or more information about our group, contact Linda Kumar, President, at 303-253-4201.
We have cookbooks for sale at $5 each, and they make great holiday and hostess gifts. If you are interested in purchasing one, contact Linda.
¡ DEMOCRATIC CLUB: The next monthly meeting is on Wednesday, October 9, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Former Denver Mayor Wellington Webb will discuss the November ballot measure to raise Denver’s sales tax by .34% to fund Denver Health. We’ll also explore other ballot measures and Get Out the Vote (GOTV) volunteer opportunities. All are welcome to join us for dinner at El Gran Jardin Restaurant at 5 p.m.
¡ ENCORE DANCE will meet on Tuesday, October 8, in the COLORADO ROOM. The group has great fun dancing to show tunes, jazz, western, rock ‘n roll, and big band sounds. For more information, contact Hillary Hutson at spicy47@comcast.net or 303-919-4512.
¡ EVENING CREATIVES GROUP: Wednesdays, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM (second floor of CenterPoint). All are invited. Open mic, showand-tell. Express your unseen talents. Explore your interests. Join neighbors to share easy-going fun. You are welcome to play an instrument, read a poem or short writing, show your embroidery or scrapbooking, do a dramatic reading, act out a story, do magic, or be a comedian. Bring your open mind, positive
¡ PINOCHLE: FRIDAY NIGHT PINOCHLE in the ASPEN ROOM at 6 p.m. For more information, call Bert and Katy at 720-413-6627.
¡ POKER: Wednesdays, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the CARD ROOM. Dealer’s choice. ¡ RUMMIKUB: 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM. This is a tilebased game for three or four players, combining elements of rummy and dominoes. For more information, call Jeanne at 303-8853216.
¡ SCRABBLE GROUP: Mondays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. Join us for this popular crossword board game! Contact Beth Vaden at 303-875-3422 or par4beth@msn.com with any questions.
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 other first Monday at 11 a.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. The next Flag Corps meeting will be on October 7.
¡ FUN FRIDAYS GOLF GROUP:
A group of WG residents and friends of all skill levels (especially beginners and intermediates) who play golf just for fun. No competition. Keeping score is a choice. No dues. Just a desire to enjoy the game and make new friends. Ask about the Fun Fridays Golf Group (FFGG) in the golf shop, or call Barbara at 224-622-5984.
¡ GRASSROOTS CLUB will meet on Tuesday, October 15, in CENTERPOINT from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Doors will open at approximately 5 p.m. Join us as we paint beautiful fall pictures. COST: $30 includes: Paint class instructions, 12 x16 canvas, 1 bottle of water. Reserve your seat today! Tickets may be purchased in the sewing room 7 p.m. to 8 pm on Tuesday, October 8, or Wednesday, October 9. Cash only. For more continued on page 31
CLUBS & GROUPS
information about the club, call Kate Flaharty at 720-261-6872..
¡ 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. Instead of our regularly scheduled October meeting, the club will hold a Canal Color Walk and Picnic at noon on Sunday, October 13. The walk will begin on the canal at parking garage 14 and conclude with a bring-your-own picnic lunch at Fairmount Cemetery.
¡ LAPIDARY CLUB meets Friday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., but call first. Rocks, gems, jewelry, bookends, cut/polish, and tumble. The lapidary shop is located off the alleyway by the outdoor pool. Drop by and meet others. Questions? Call Larry at 720-256-3359.
¡ MARINE CORPS LEAGUE – WINDSOR MARINES/FRANK J. CARROLL & AUXILIARY: Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, October 8, at 7 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Please call Barry Georgopulos at 303-360-6302 or Don Howell at 720-216-0993 for more information. For information concerning the Ladies Auxiliary, please see below.
¡ MARINE LADIES AUXILIARY supports the Marine Corps, Marine families, Wounded Warriors, youth programs, scholarships, and various Marine and 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 Tuesday, October 8, at 7 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. For more information, call Suzie Georgopulos at 720-717-5028. Semper Fidelis.
¡ OPTIMIST CLUB will next meet on Tuesday, October 15, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Come and learn how the Optimists serve and support children in our local community. If you'd like to join us for light refreshments, please contact Jennifer Powers at 720-419-7300 or attend the meeting.
¡ 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 on Monday evenings from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the CERAMICS ROOM. The fee for materials is $9 per session, which includes clay, glazes and firing. Instruction and guidance are provided in a fun, relaxed and creative environment.
¡ PRIDE WINDSOR GARDENS: We are an LGBTQ+ group and our allies. If you would like to be added to our email list or want more information, contact Dawn at Drsvamp2@aol.com or call/text 720-9371007
¡ QUILTS OF VALOR: The WG chapter meets on the first Saturday each month in the SEWING ROOM from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. We work on sewing quilts to give to veterans. All sewers are welcome. If you would like more information about the organization or wish to nominate a veteran to receive a quilt, visit the website QOVF.org.
¡ SINGLE CHRISTIAN WOMEN meet every third Saturday of the month at 3 p.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. For more information, contact Darnell Castleman at 720-955-7558 or darnellcastleman@gmail. com.
the ongoing impact of secondhand smoke on our health, safety and property values. We are investigating several leads. Your help is always needed!
¡ SPANISH LANGUAGE EXPLORERS meet on Mondays in the EL GRAN JARDIN BANQUET ROOM. Beginners meet from 4:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., and intermediates meet from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Have you always wanted to learn Spanish? Or do you know a little bit and want to learn more? If so, then this group is for you!
¡ TIME4TAP: Step in time with tap dance. Learn steps, combinations, routines and dances to a variety of music, tempos and styles. Make Time4Tap in the AUDITORIUM on Tuesday mornings. Intermediate/ Advanced meets from 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., and Beginning/Intermediate meets from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Questions? Call or text Julie Whalen at 303-550-5985 or email jwhalen97@comcast.net.
¡ TORAH DISCUSSION CLUB meets every Thursday from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM. We read and discuss the ancient Jewish Bible to better understand its meaning in today's society. Jewish and non-Jewish residents are invited. To join, please contact Nate Khodadad at 720989-5479.
¡ TRAVEL CLUB: The club meets once a month from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST on the following Tuesdays: October 22, November 12 and December 10. Presentations by members have included Paris to Peru, Hawaii to Arizona, a river cruise on the Rhine, and RVing around the U.S. Members’ travel adventures from past and present are brought to life with pictures, stories and memorabilia. Stop by for some 'travel talk'. Questions? Contact Coral at 720975-6702 at believecla@gmail.com.
¡ WARM HEARTS WARM BABIES: Would you like to help make blankets and clothing for premature and newborn infants in crisis? Material and yarn will be furnished, or you can use your own stash. We meet on the second Thursday of the month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the SEWING ROOM. Limited seating. Contact Barbara at Ilove2sewbarb@gmail.com to get more information. continued from page 30
¡ MEN’S GROUP: 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.
¡ SMOKE-FREE WG CLUB meets every third Tuesday of the month from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM. Interested in living in a smoke-free community? Working together on several fronts, we continue to inform neighbors of
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CLUBS & GROUPS
¡ WINDSOR COMMUNITY GARDENS CLUB: We are a volunteerled organic community garden club. The community gardens are popular, and even with 79 individual garden plots in two locations, you will most likely be placed on a waitlist to gain a four-year plot assignment. More information is on the WG website under the “Welcome” tab. You can also email us at WCGCboard@gmail. com.
¡ WINDSOR WALKERS: Walk to music at your own pace every Monday,
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Wednesday and Friday at 10:15 a.m. in the AUDITORIUM.
¡ WINDSOR WRITERS: Mondays at 9 a.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. Join us for the joy of writing and sharing short pieces weekly on a variety of topics that members take turns choosing. No qualifications are needed, just creative folks who enjoy writing and sharing observations, ideas, and stories.
¡ WINDSORETTES WOMEN'S GOLF LEAGUE: Open to resident or nonresident golfers ages 55 and up. For more information, contact President Debby Zuniga
FAITH GROUPS @ WG
¡ CATHOLIC MASS, FIRST FRIDAY: Mass is held on the first Friday at 9:30 a.m. in CENTERPOINT EAST. All are welcome.
¡ CATHOLIC MASS, SUNDAY: Mass is held on Sundays in CENTERPOINT at 1 p.m.
¡ AL-ANON meets every Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM.
¡ ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Zoom and in-person meetings are held in the ASPEN ROOM every Wednesday evening from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, please call Pat at 303-667-7997.
¡ LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP will meet in person on Monday,
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.
¡ WINDSOR GARDENS CHURCH invites you to our Sunday morning service from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in CENTERPOINT. All WG residents and friends are welcome. We look forward to meeting you very soon.
SUPPORT GROUPS
October 21, 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. Please feel free to bring a sharable snack! One-on-one appointments are also available. 720-263-0429.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
¡ RTD GROCERY TRIPS: Two Thursday trips to King Soopers and Safeway.
Pickups at WG are at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. The bus stops at the entrance on Clinton St., continues around to E. Center Ave., S. Alton Way, S. Clinton St., and then exits on E. Center Ave. Bus returns for pickups at King Soopers at 11:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.
Bus returns for pickups at Safeway at 11:20 a.m. and 12:20 p.m. Bus fare is $1.50. Cash and RTD bus passes are accepted.
¡ JEWELRY SALES & REPAIR in CENTERPOINT LOBBY on the second Thursday of the month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Vendor can place magnets on necklaces to 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.
¡ WG GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: Meets every Thursday from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM. Sharing our stories of loss can be the beginning of healing through grief. We can support each other. Marily Charles, who has run many grief groups, facilitates the group. She brings deep care and gentleness. Contact Marily at marily60@gmail.com or 720-980-3953 if you have any questions or just need to talk.
¡ RTD SHOPPING TRIPS: Weekly Friday trips to Target and Walmart at the Town Center at Aurora.
Pickups at WG are at 9:40 a.m. The bus stops at the main entrance on Clinton St., continues around to E. Center Ave., S. Alton Way, and S. Clinton St., and then exits on E. Center Ave. Bus returns for pickups at Target at 11:30 a.m. and Walmart at 11:45 a.m.
Bus fare is $1.50. Cash and RTD bus passes are accepted.
The cost is $60 per hour. Call Zhanna at 720338-3821 to schedule an appointment.
¡ MOUNTAIN MAN FRUITS AND NUTS: Friday, October 18, 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
will be Friday, October 4, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in CENTERPOINT LOBBY. Services include battery replacement and minor repairs.
¡ XFINITY EDUCATIONAL
TABLE: Wednesday, October 9, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in CENTERPOINT LOBBY. A sales specialist will answer questions about your account or services. Sign up for a 15-minute slot at the Activities Desk.
PLEASE NOTE: Some listings in the following sections are for upcoming informational meetings, workshops, or seminars related to commercial products or services conducted by outside individuals or groups not affiliated with Windsor Gardens. Please be aware that the products or services discussed or offered during such meetings are not endorsed, sponsored or approved by the Windsor Gardens Board of Directors or management of Windsor Gardens Association, nor is your attendance necessarily encouraged. Residents 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.
HEALTH SCREENINGS & SERVICES
*NEW* MOBILE DENTAL CLEANING SERVICES with SENIOR SMILES, LLC MOBILE DENTAL HYGIENIST: Routine dental cleanings help prevent pneumonia, diabetes and heart disease. It also improves your overall health and wellness! Services include teeth cleaning and checkup, denture cleaning, oral cancer screening and digital X-rays. Gentle, convenient, cost-effective home visits are available too.
We are exploring bringing this service to Windsor Gardens. Please contact the Activities Office if interested. Once we have
enough interested people, we will select a date to bring the service out. Senior Smiles accepts different plans, including Medicaid, UHC-OPTUM, Longevity and InnovAge.
¡ EAR CLINIC: Bayer's Mobile Ear Clinic is at WG on Mondays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM on the 2nd floor of CenterPoint. The clinic provides hearing tests, hearing aid repairs, batteries and wax management. Reservations are required. Please call 720-937-9919.
¡ WELLNESS CLINIC WITH VISITING NURSES on the 2nd and
4th Tuesdays of each month, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the ASPEN ROOM. Reservations 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.
SERVICES & PRODUCTS PRESENTATIONS
¡ MEDICARE PLAN INFORMATION with MYPLANHELP.
COM: Monday, October 14, at 11 a.m. and Wednesday, October 23, at 2:30 p.m. in CENTERPOINT EAST and Monday, October 21, and Monday, October 28, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in CENTERPOINT LOBBY. Go over your 2024 Medicare coverage and upcoming changes to Medicare with MyPlanHelp. They will highlight competitive options for your coverage and serve free coffee and donuts. MyPlanHelp is a company that provides free annual updates to Medicare information and one-on-one assistance with your Medicare
plan coverage and options. FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.
¡ ADVANTAGES OF THE PACE PROGRAM WITH INNOVAGE PACE: Tuesday, October 15, in the ASPEN ROOM at 11 a.m. InnovAge PACE is an innovative senior healthcare program that helps aging adults remain independent in their own homes. As we age, many of us face more health challenges and uncertainty. InnovAge PACE is all-inclusive healthcare that helps you stay independent and in your own home. It makes managing healthcare easier. FREE. Sign up at the Activities Office.
¡ RISE WOUND CARE FOR SENIORS: Friday, October 18, at 12 p.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST. Treating wounds
as we age gets tricky. They take longer and longer to heal. Do you know when a doctor should look at that wound? What things can you be doing on your own to manage your wounds? These questions and more will be addressed in this presentation. FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.
¡ WIG CURIOUS FALL SHOWCASE with BELLE VIA: Friday, October 18, in the ASPEN ROOM from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Wig Curious? Belle Via is returning to WG, and they invite everyone to view the latest wig styles and colors. Pixies, bobs, layers, shags and more styles will be on display and available to try on. FREE. Call Deb Johnson at 720-560-7696 to sign up. Sign up now, as space is limited.
LOCAL COMMUNITY EVENTS
¡ DENVER PUBLIC LIBRARY PROGRAMS & EVENTS
− AGELESS GRACE – BODY AND BRAIN WORKOUT: Fridays, October 4,18 and 25 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Schlessman Family Library, Community Room. The Ageless Grace program consists of simple, seated exercise tools for all ages and abilities. It is based on everyday movements that focus on the longevity of the body and brain. A playlist accompanies each session.
− TECH HELP: Tuesdays, October 1, 8, 22, and 29, 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 Clay Sculpting with ReCreative Denver: Tuesday, October 8, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Riverside Office, located on the south end of the cemetery, entrance on the north end. COST: $28.52 and is likely to sell out soon.
− HISTORY MYSTERY TOUR at Fairmount Cemetery: Friday, October 11, tours begin at 6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. at Ivy Chapel and on Saturday, October 12, tours begin at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. COST: $28.52 and is likely to sell out soon.
CAREGIVERS CLASS with the DRCOG AREA AGENCY ON AGING
Do you provide care to individuals 60 or older, individuals any age with Alzheimer’s disease or related disorders or are you 55 and older providing care to adults aged 18-59 with disabilities?
This 6-week virtual class series will give you the confidence and support to better care for your loved one and yourself. Powerful tools for caregivers will be offered in this class hosted by the DRCOG area agency on aging on Mondays, October 21 through November 25, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Zoom.
Reserve your spot by contacting Kelsey or Erin at 303480-5656. Space is limited, call today to see if you qualify for this free course!
x Chair Yoga with LeeAnn Langdon: Tuesday, October 15, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Interactive Drumming with Bob Hall: Tuesday, October 22, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
x Living Well with Alzheimer’s and Dementia with the Alzheimer’s Association: Tuesday, October 29, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
¡ FAIRMOUNT HERITAGE FOUNDATION: To reserve a spot for the events below, visit https://www.eventbrite. com/d/co--denver/fairmount-heritagefoundation/. Fairmount Cemetery is located at 430 South Quebec Street, Denver, and Riverside Cemetery is at 5201 Brighton Boulevard, Denver.
− HISTORY MYSTERY TOUR at Riverside Cemetery: Saturday, October 5, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Join our tour guides for a stroll through Denver's Historic Riverside Cemetery. Our evening begins at the
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FOUR MILE HISTORIC PARK
Four Mile Historic Park is located at 715 S. Forest Street, Denver, 80246. For more event information, visit their website at fourmilepark. org.
− PUMPKIN HARVEST FESTIVAL: Saturday, October 12, and Sunday, October 13, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Adult: $22, Youth (4-12): $17, VIP: $45, BuildYour-Own-Scarecrow: $25. Tickets can be purchased on their website. Prices increase on October 7!
− FREE GENERAL ADMISSION DAY: Friday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
¡ JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
OFFERINGS
The JCC is located at 350 S. Dahlia St., Denver, 303-399-2660. Some events require registration at the JCC website: https://www. jccdenver.org/events/. Please direct questions to Blair Becker at bbecker@jccdenver.com.
− COMMUNITY TABLE LUNCH PROGRAM: Every Tuesday through Friday from 11:30
a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Perlmutter Room except the following dates: October 3, 4, 17, 18, 24, 25.. COST: $2.50. No registration.
− MAHJ PLAY AT THE J: Recreational mahjongg play on on October 1, 8, 15, 22 and 24, from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Wolf Room. Free/donation-based. Register at the JCC website.
− LATKES AND LIGHTS TICKETS ON SALE: Wednesday, October 9, at 10 a.m. Sign up on the JCC website. Prices are sliding scale.
− SENIOR ARTS AND CRAFTS: Ceramic glazing, stencil-painted tote bags on Wednesdays, October 9 and 23, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Mizel Reception Room. FREE. Register on the JCC website.
− CURRENT EVENTS & SCHMOOZE: Fridays, October 11, 18 and 25, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Mizel Reception Room. FREE. No registration is required.
− SUKKOT LUNCHEON: Tuesday, October 22, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. FREE – donation-based. Register by calling Blair Becker at 303-316-6320.
− SENIOR BOOK CLUB, "A Place to Hide" by Ronald Balson: Thursday, October 24, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Wolf Room. FREE. Register on the JCC website.
− MONTHLY BINGO: Thursday, October 24, from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the Mizel Reception Room. FREE. Register on the JCC website.
¡ SENIOR PLANET CLASSES & EVENTS
The Senior Planet Center in Lowry is currently undergoing renovations, so all classes are on hold until October 21. The center is located at 7585 E Academy Blvd. All classes are FREE, but registration is required by calling 720-3280875.
− INFORMATION FAIR: Friday, October 25, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. This event will detail the next quarter’s classes, which start in November. Registration for classes will be held in person on Monday, October 28, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Those Green Beans Get Around by
Steve Clark
Prologue: I was reviewing my King Soopers coupons online in preparation for a trip to the store, looking at digital coupons by category. One wonders if they ever proofread their digital content, as I found several coupons for green beans that were mis-categorized, as per this Haiku poem.
This grocery geek looks online every week. Lets no coupon leak.
The store King Soopers, made some bad coupon bloopers. I was in stupors.
Coupons grouped by type are shown online with some hype. Some are well past ripe.
I saw in some places, green bean coupons, wrong spaces. Way off the bases.
Green beans under “Baby”. Will that be pureed or mashed? They should just be bashed.
Green beans under “Candy”. Make a green bean lollipop. It will be a flop.
Want green bean “Hardware”? Asking for a green bean bolt? Silly little dolt!
Green bean “Home Decor”. Want some green bean wall paint? Please don’t make me faint.
Green beans for “Office”. Now then, do you really think there is green bean ink?
Bean “Personal Care”. Buy me that green bean shampoo. I’ll play with the goo.
Green beans for “Pet Care”. If Fido eats one green bean, he will not be seen.
Green Bean “Sporting Goods”. A green bean golf club is nice, so I will not slice.
Green beans in “Produce”. Holy crap, they got one right! Now I say Good Night!
Windsor Writers
The Gibbous Moon by Marilynn Reeves
The mist hovers over the rain-damp wheat fields, then rises up to meet the Gibbous Moon. Take care if you go out walking along the Old Canal just at the break of dawn. Many a body has been found floating when the mist has lifted in the morning. Was it some sort of evil mischief that did them in?
Or did they merely slip on a dew-slick stone, and blinded by the Mist, unable to see the fatal edge, fall down the steep embankment
to meet their watery doom?
Take care that the footfalls behind you are not in rhythm with your own. Those silent footsteps that seem to follow you
Could be nothing … or they could be something. But even if you turn around
You can’t be sure if there’s really someone there. For all is hidden from view at the break of dawn, in the impenetrable misty half-light of the Gibbous Moon.
Powder Monkey by Pete Clark
My dad was a self-taught Powder Monkey. Today, in most states, a degree in engineering is required for the granting of a license to handle and detonate explosives. Dad mixed an explosive with a very simple formula, whose components were available in most small towns. He used his homemade explosive to remove tree stumps from farmers’ fields during the Great Depression. His industrious efforts led to a lifelong career. He expanded his knowledge by recording the details of every shot he set off, including its results. He would let no one look at anything in his stash of notebooks. After his death on Christmas Eve 1983, I found no trace of those notebooks.
Dad’s first professional job as a shooter was at a rock quarry near Guernsey, Wyoming. We moved from Nebraska to Guernsey in 1941, after my birth. With the coming of World War II, Camp Guernsey became very active. Before we moved to Hannah for a couple of years, elements of the 82nd Airborne Division were sent to Camp Guernsey to be readied for the invasion of Europe. People, including my parents, unjustifiably feared the black troops who also came there for training. Camp Guernsey is now the training center for both Wyoming and Colorado National Guard and Reserve Troops.
We moved to Hannah in 1943, where dad accepted a job as a shooter in a Union Pacific coal mine. After being caught in a couple of cave-ins, he took a job doing blasting at the C.F.&I. iron mine in Sunrise. At that point, we moved to Hartville. It was 1945. Though I did not know what all the commotions were about at the time, I remember the excitement in Hannah created by the surrender of Nazi Germany. I watched and listened to a sound truck as it drove through Hartville, playing You Are My Sunshine and other songs while announcing the end of the war with Japan. All five of my uncles came home in one piece. Dad became nervous when his old friends began dying from the effects on the lungs of coal and silicon dust. He took a job as a government trapper, and we moved to central Wyoming. After uranium was discovered in the Gas Hills in 1954, dad went back to being a Powder Monkey in the open pit mines. When uranium mining fell off, he joined I.B.E.W. (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers). He became one of the top three explosives experts in the Rocky Mountain West. Construction companies asked the union hiring halls for him by name, as they knew he could solve any problem in getting the rock out of pole, steel tower POWDER MONKEY continued on page 39
The Windsor Writers group meets weekly on Mondays at 9 a.m. in the Aspen Room. Join us for the joy of writing and sharing short pieces weekly on a variety of topics that members take turns choosing. No qualifications needed, just creative folks who enjoy writing and sharing ideas and stories.
C L A S S I F I E D S
Classified Ad Rate: $6 per 50 characters per line, including punctuation and spacing. Minium of $6 per classified. Call 303-364-7485 or email karellano@wgamail.com for more information. Deadline for submission is the 10th of the month prior to the month of publication.
GARAGE FOR SALE
NEWER, ABOVE GROUND GARAGE for sale. Lot 7, $16,000. Call or text 303-261-5707. You’re gonna want it when Winter comes!
GARAGE WANTED
WANTED DETACHED GARAGE: To buy! Lot 5 or 12. Call/text Darla 310980-3655.
HOMES WANTED
WINDSOR GARDENS RENTALS. The demand for rental units in Windsor Gardens is greater than ever! If you are an owner needing professional property management services at reasonable pricing or if you are a potential tenant in search of a rental unit call 303-808-0808 today to discuss opportunities and availability! Jane Doyle, Managing Broker, CharterWest Consulting, Inc.; Equal Housing Opportunity Brokerage. Windsor Gardens resident.
REAL ESTATE TRANSITION SPECIALISTS and Windsor Gardens Experts, Amy & Scott Grossman-Buy, Sell, Private Tours, $Cash for Properties. Know all your options. See ad on back page of this paper. 303-941-9436. www. tourwindsorgardens.com.
I’LL PURCHASE YOUR CONDO! Any condition. Quick close or take your time. Will assist with clean out. Chelsea Properties, LLC 470-306-2624.
WE BUY WINDSOR GARDENS units or show you how to get $15 - $20,000 more than a Buy-Out. Mike Schoenecker & Co. 303-898-3963.
ITEMS WANTED
COWBOY BOOTS MEN’S/WOMEN’S Wanted Alan 303-232-1212.
WANTED TO BUY AMMO. Alan 303-232-1212.
SERVICES
PROFESSIONAL HOUSE CLEANING SERVICES – Eco friendly, dependable, and trustworthy. Flexible availability. Shay 303-562-6368.
NAILS & SKIN CARE BY CATHY I have 35 yrs experience in manicures,pedicures,Waxing, Eyelash/Eyebrow dyes. I am mobile & will come to you. Please call for Appt. 303-549-3854.
CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE (CNA) – Personal care, companionship, transportation, hospice, grocery store runs, meal preparation, 24/7 care service & more. 20 years’ experience! Excellent references!! Maria H. (720)232-4371.
CATLOVER’S CAT CARE Yvonne Refs 303-548-6230.
SQUEAKY CLEAN WITH JENNA LEIGH-Fast, thorough, and reliable. Call for free consultation 720-978-4470.
WG RESIDENT WITH 30 YEARS caregiver experience. Very reliable, also run errands, good references. Loretta Wright 720-681-7147.
FOR ALL YOUR SEWING & ALTERATION needs, custom made and more. Please call Soledad 303-399-5513 (no texts). WG Resident.
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES. WG resident can provide transportation to DIA. Call Kathy at 720-480-6486.
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SEWING SERVICES! Alterations/repairs on clothing, home decor, needlework/ quilt finishing. WG resident w/great quality and prices. Call/text Pam at 607639-1274.
WOW! A SECOND GUARDIAN ANGEL. How many people get that chance? I’m here to run your errands, grocery shop, take you to appointments, airport, whatever! I’m punctual, organized and detail oriented. Call your Angel “Tony” 303-507-9196
LANAI WINDOW CLEANING For Windsor Gardens residents. Thorough cleaning of lanai windows inside & outside. Detailed and Professional. Friendly and Reliable. Please call Bob 720-621-7767.
GOOD CAREGIVER & CNA 10 yrs. exp. Birekti 720-312-8035.
GOOD CAREGIVER AND CNA 12 yrs.’ exp. Meaza 720-416-9097.
I WILL MAKE YOUR HOUSE sparkly and super clean!!! Menty 720-998-1493.
CONDO PAINTING: Detailed and Professional! Friendly and Reliable. Please call Bob 720-621-7767.
FACIALS–PATRICIA OF WG, Licensed Cosmetologist. Offering facials to the ladies of WG. Relax, Enjoy, and pamper yourself in the most comfortable facial chair in the city. Highest quality hypoallergenic products. Cleanse, tone, massage, mask, 60 min, 90 min. 720-556-8413.
FOR ALL YOUR SEWING & ALTERATION needs, custom made and more. Please call Soledad 303-399-5513 (no texts). WG Resident.
EXCEPTIONAL HOUSE CLEANING SERVICES: Trustworthy, 30 yrs. exp. Presently cleaning at WG. Norma 720-296-4049.
FUR BABY SITTING: Are you going away to play & pamper yourself? Allow me to play & pamper your fur baby. I come with references and all my shots. 720-726-0709.
HOME HELPER ASSISTANT: Light housekeeping, light meal prep, companionship, etc. Sheryl 720-323-1467.
GOOD CAREGIVER CNA; 5 yrs. exp. Ybralem. 720-243-6267.
MAGGIE’S HOME HEALTH CARE Men & Women, bathe, meals, errands, lifting/mobility, light cleaning, on call. 720-309-5966.
I HAVE 5 YRS EXP. & a good caregiver. Fana 720-481-9130.
HANDYMAN/HELPER If you need help with almost anything let me know, cleaning windows, moving, storage, garage, carwash, painting. Windsor resident 720-984-2043.
SOME EXPERIENCES ARE BETTER SHARED. Hire your Windsor Gardens friend & neighbor, Margaret Hershey as an “Accompanist” – a companion for activities that sound like fun to you! Go out to a movie or museum, take a walk, go to lunch or dinner, start your holiday shopping, even redecorate a room. Or stay in – watch a show or bake together. Fill those long winter days with something fun to do & someone fun to do it with – Invite an Accompanist! Call or text 630-988-1939 for rates & information.
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AIR CONDITIONING
Air Conditioner Sales & Service
Tom Grace 2443 S. University #211 303-755-2111 or tmmytomato@aol.com
APPLIANCE REPAIR
5280 Appliance Service
Service and repair all appliances
Bonded & insured 17 yrs experience Call Mark 720-230-3250
A to Z Appliance Repair
Refrigerators, Stoves, Dishwashers, Disposals. Senior Discount Call Dave 303-371-4229
ATTORNEYS
Kirch, Rounds & Bowman PC
Estate Planning/Admin, Real Estate Over 40 yrs combined legal experience www.dwkpc.net 303-671-7726
COMPUTER SERVICES
Affordable Computer Repairs, Etc. Computers, laptops, i-Phones, i-Pads Tablets, VCRs, Roku, Errands, Etc. Monica 303-875-5837
In-Home Technology Assistance
Need help and the Grandkids are gone? Computers, Cameras, Phones, TVs, Etc. 720-244-4166 Scott or Mike
ELECTRICAL SERVICES
Brian’s Electrical Services
Licensed & Insured
Honest, Reliable, Fair
Brian – 303-241-9265
Cassidy Electrical LLC
Licensed & Insured
Honest, Reliable, Fair
Brian 303-241-9265
Electricity Electrical Solutions LLC
Licensed & Insured Electrician Seniors-Veterans Discounts Chris 720-289-7724
footer or guy wire holes. He once demonstrated to me how he could cut a boulder into two equal pieces. He unwrapped two sticks of dynamite and made a gelatin X on both sides of the large stone. After the explosion, the big rock looked like someone had taken a large knife and sliced it in half, leaving smooth surfaces at the point of separation.
MONTHLY TEAM TRIVIA
Want more trivia?
Join us for team-Trivia. Bring your own team or join a team on the third Friday of each month in CenterPoint from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Door prizes and light refreshments. Everyone is welcome!
