January’s Windsor Life provided our community with a wealth of information, thanks to a tremendous effort by our staff. I’d like to recap some of the highlights for those who may not have had a chance to read the entire paper. I encourage you to read the details from these articles to understand the processes and goals our HOA continues to make known to our community.
General Manager Rebecca Zazueta explained the association budget process in her article “2025/2026 Association Budget & Annual Meeting Information” (page 6, January 2025). Attending the finance committee, board meetings, and other meetings this month can also be helpful as you prepare to vote on the budget. Both in-person and Zoom participation is available to you. Please see page 3 of this issue, the February issue, for meeting details and page 6 for additional information about the annual meeting and budget vote. Meeting minutes will also be available.
Electronic voting has been successful for our community, and we will again use this process for the budget vote. Paper ballots and scheduled assistance by staff and volunteers will be available again this year. Details for voting assistance are on page 7 of this issue.
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2025 Board Officers & Committees Association Contacts
Executive Committee
y Bobbie Mays, President
y Carol Brooks, Vice President
y Michael Powl, Treasurer
y Dean Deverick, Secretary Appeals Committee
y Dennis Knight, Chair
y Mike Lopez, Board
y Susan Bretschneider, Resident
y Shirley Cox, Resident
y Janis Mayer, Resident
Architectural Review Committee
y Dean Deverick, Chair
y Michael Powl, Board
y Ron Baldwin, Resident
y Susan Bretschneider
y Albert Greuter, Resident
y Nona Warburton, Resident
y Tee Williams, Resident
Auditing Committee
y Dennis Knight, Chair
y Dean Deverick, Board
y Susan Adamson, Resident
y Peggy Powl, Resident
y Bev Thomas, Resident
Board Election Committee
y Carol Brooks, Chair
y Dean Deverick, Board
y Jan Mayer, Resident
y Donna Sanford, Resident
y Gary Roll, Resident
Building Representative Zone Committee (BRZC)
Carol Brooks & Donna Sanford, CoChairs
Zone 1: Shari Swickard
Zone 2: Henry Vigil
Zone 3: Susan Adamson
Zone 4: Kathy Young
Zone 5: Lisa Davis
Zone 6: Barbara Ellis
Zone 7: Susan Bretschneider Community Life Committee
y Mike Lopez, Chair
y Judi Bianco, Board
y Kristin Brotherton, Resident
y Rob Byrd, Resident
y Howard Fitsell, Resident
y Peggy Powl, Resident
y Marcy Smith, Resident
y Terry Sprague, Resident
y Patrice Tyler, Resident
Employee Relations/Safety Committee
y Dean Deverick, Chair
y Michael Powl, Board
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 Mike Lopez, Board Member
y Ron Baldwin, Resident
y Kristin Brotherton, Resident
y Ginny Cox, Resident
y Gini Hansen, Resident
y Judy Tauchen, Resident
Finance Committee
y Michael Powl, Chair
y Mike Lopez, Board
y Carla Byrd, Resident
y Mark Euler, Resident
y Sharon Roulhac, Resident
y Terry Sprague, Resident
y Marilyn Tyler, Resident
Governing Documents Review Ad Hoc Committee
y Dennis Knight, Chair
y Mike Lopez, Board
y Kathy Callender, Resident
y Shirley Cox, Resident
y Jan Sheppard, Resident
y Charles Silverman, Resident
y Beverly Williams, Resident
Insurance Committee
y Mike Lopez, Chair
y Judi Bianco, Board
y Susan Bretschneider, Resident
y Carla Byrd, Resident
y Barbara Ellis, Resident
y Martin Langley, Resident
y Tee Williams, Resident Long-Range Planning & Innovation Committee
y Michael Powl, Chair
y Judi Bianco, Board
y Rod Byrd, Resident
y Kathy Callender, Resident
y Penelope Hodge, Resident
y Brenda Sanders, Resident
y John Young, Non-Resident Owner
y Bill Walsh, Employee Policy Committee
y Dean Deverick, Chair
y Michael Powl, Board
y Shirley Cox, Resident
y Sharon Roulhac, Resident
y Donna Sanford, Resident
y Charles Silverman, Resident
y Judy Tauchen, Resident
Public Relations Committee
y Judi Bianco, Chair
y Carol Brooks, Board
y Susan Bretschneider, Resident
y James Keyworth, Resident
y Eydie McDaniel, Resident
y Diane Sagil, Resident
Revenue Exploration Ad Hoc Committee
y Dennis Knight, Chair
y Mike Lopez, Board
y Donna Fisher, Resident
y Gay Ann Ost, Resident
y Brenda Sanders, Resident
y Alyson Shupe, Resident
y Marcy Smith, Resident
y Beverly Williams, Resident
y John Young, Resident Underground Garage Subcommittee
Golf Manager: Joey Schlueter, email: jschlueter@wgamail.com BOARD OF DIRECTORS board@wgamail.com
President: Bobbie Mays
Vice Pres.: Carol Brooks
Treasurer: Michael Powl
Secretary: Dean Deverick
Asst. Treasurer: Mike Lopez
Asst. Secretary: Dennis Knight Director-at-Large: Judi Bianco
WINDSOR LIFE: THE NEWS OF WINDSOR GARDENS
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Windsor Gardens Association
595 South Clinton Street Denver, CO 80247 303-364-7485 www.windsorgardensdenver.org
Community & Committee Meetings
NOTE: Not all of the committees meet every month. Attend in Person: Most meetings will be in the Colorado Room with exceptions noted below.
Join by Phone via Zoom: Phone option available for many committee meetings. Call 720-928-9299 at the time of the meeting and use the meeting ID and passcode provided with the individual meetings in the below schedule.
Join Online via Zoom: Online option available for many committee meetings. Go to www.zoom.com. Click “Join a meeting” and enter the meeting ID and passcode provided with the individual meetings in the below schedule.
To improve security, beginning in January 2025, ALL Zoom participants must RSVP for each committee meeting by emailing wgazm@wgamail.com. Participants who do not RSVP will be verified in the Zoom waiting room before admittance to the meeting. Failure to provide full name and Windsor Gardens address will result in not being admitted to the meeting.
COMMUNITY MEETINGS
Donuts with Donna Thursday, February 27, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. In person in CenterPoint
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Architectural Review Committee Tues., February 18, 10 a.m.
Meeting ID: 955 1507 5481 Passcode: 308450
Audit Committee Thursday, February 13, 9 a.m.
In-person only in the Colorado Room.
Board Monthly Meeting Thursday, February 20, 9:30 a.m.
Meeting ID: 974 2989 9089 Passcode: 189702
Building Rep. Zone Committee Thursday, February 13, 11 a.m.
Meeting ID: 932 8074 6140 Passcode: 730372
Community Life Committee Wed., February 12, 12:30 p.m. Meeting ID: 918 2631 9790 Passcode: 167456
Entrance Tower Ad Hoc Committee Wed., February 19, 3 p.m. Meeting ID: 968 8987 7591 Passcode: 031440
Finance Committee and Board of Directors Budget Meeting Tuesday, February 4, 10 a.m. Meeting ID: 923 4359 0622 Passcode: 943876
Finance Committee and Board of Directors Budget Meeting Thursday, February 6, 1 p.m. (IF NEEDED) Meeting ID: 998 6684 6339 Passcode: 565729
Governing Docs Review Ad Hoc Committee Wed., Feb. 12, 11 a.m. Meeting ID: 956 6139 6920 Passcode: 625959
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Your Turn: Write a Letter
Write a letter to the board, administrators or the community. Letters are published at the discretion of the Windsor Gardens Board of Directors, administrators and editor.
Submission Specifications
The submission deadline is the 15th of the month for consideration for possible publication in next month's issue.
All letters must include the writer’s name, address and phone number for verification purposes. The writer’s name will be included with those letters that are published. Anonymous letters will not be considered.
Letters are published based on space availability. Letters are limited to 300 words and may be edited for grammar, clarity, civility and space. Please provide sources for any articles or data referenced in your letter. Letters containing obvious factual inaccuracies, unattributed facts and quotes, or libelous statements will not be printed. Reviews, positive or negative, of business lessees of Windsor Gardens will not be published.
To include diverse opinions, letters from the same writer will not be published more than three times per year and not in consecutive issues. Continued responses to other letters will be limited to open the forum for new writers and topics.
E-mail to: WindsorLife@wgamail.com
Mail to: Windsor Life, 595 S. Clinton St., Denver, CO 80247
In Remembrance
To share the passing of someone with the community, please submit the deceased’s name, date of death, building number and any life memories you’d like to share to WindsorLife@wgamail.com or to the association office. Remembrances are subject to editing, including for length and grammar. No photos please.
Julia Ann Wilkins, Sunrise 1922, Sunset 2024
Julia Ann Wilkins, age 102, went home to be with the Lord in Denver, Colorado. Julia was born to parents Herbert and Leoana Halsey in Noblesville, Indiana. She graduated from Noblesville High School and then attended Madam C.J. Walker Beauty School after winning a $600 drawing.
After graduation, she moved to Fort Wayne, Indiana, where she worked as a beautician for two years. Then, she moved to Denver, Colorado, to be closer to her mother, where she met her husband, Fred. They were married for many years. She worked for Airman’s Financial Center for several years. She and Fred moved to Atlanta, Georgia, where they lived during their marriage.
Julia Ann loved knitting, crocheting, needlepointing and traveling with her husband.
Julia was preceded in death by her mother and father, her stepfather, Thomas O’Neal, her son Terry, her brother Edward “Bud,” and her special cousin, David Granger.
Association Offices Closed
President's Day Monday, February 17, 2025
Memorial Day
Monday, May 26, 2025
Independence Day Friday, July 4, 2025
Labor Day
Monday, September 1, 2025
Thanksgiving
Christmas
New Year's Day
Thursday, November 27, 2025
Friday, November 28, 2025
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Thursday, December 25, 2025
Thursday, January 1, 2026
WG Board in Motion
On December 31, 2024, the WG Board of Directors approved the El Gran Jardin restaurant lease renewal beginning January 1, 2025. During their January 23, 2025, regular meeting, the board approved the following motions:
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 January insurance loan payment from the operating account.)
Motion to approve the Orten Cavanagh Holmes and Hunt (OCHH) attorney retainer agreement
PRESIDENT'S PEN
The “HOA Assessment Breakdown” article (pages 6 and 7, January 2025) explains various components that make up your monthly coupon for your HOA fee. Your 2025 coupon will be provided in March. Just remember that the line items specific to you are based on your unit size, property taxes, and other factors resulting in your coupon amount.
Another January article discussed the renewal of the El Gran Jardin Restaurant’s lease (page 7, January 2025). Many in our community utilize this amenity, and we continue to see the restaurant making changes to better serve the residents at Windsor Gardens.
The “Loss Assessment Ratification” article (page 8, January 2025) shared how 56.1% of the owners voting approved the hailstorm damage loss assessment. Payment information was
Motion to approve the proposal for audio upgrades for the Colorado Room.
Motion to approve the newly elected building representatives and alternate representatives.
Motion to approve the three 2025 board resolutions.
Motion to proceed with charging $25K deductible to the unit owner of a fire unit.
In an executive session on January 23, 2025, the board decided to proceed with a judicial foreclosure and to transfer a delinquent account to the attorney’s office.
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also shared, with payment due March 15. Letters sent to owners in January provided options and specific details for payment, and an article on page 7 of this issue also has payment details. For in-person assistance with association staff concerning your loss assessment payment, please see page 8 of this issue for the February schedule.
Two articles concerning the Vero Fiber Network (pages 8-10, January 2025) provided extensive details and answers to residents’ questions. Our community’s technological needs are increasing. After three years of research, we are making decisions that will help address these needs. The survey results related to residents' interest in Vero’s internet service are also shown.
The article “What to Expect and Not Expect from Your Building Representative” (page 13, January 2025) is a good reminder that while some building reps may go out of their way to accommodate you, this practice may not continue when the next building rep takes the position. Finding a replacement may be challenging if residents feel too much is required. We have buildings now that do not have a building rep, so we continue to emphasize the guidelines for this position.
These are just a few of the many informative articles in Windsor Life, and I hope you will continue to read the paper each month. We have copies of Windsor Life and the activities event flyers available on our website for you to access before delivery of the printed newsletter each month. I want to thank the Windsor Life staff and the 2024 and 2025 Public Relations Committee members for their efforts in continuing this means of communication. Again, Happy New Year, and continue to be safe during these winter months.
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
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Long-Range Planning & Innovation Tues., February 11, 2 p.m.
Meeting ID: 970 1198 6114 Passcode: 961018
Policy Committee Tuesday, February 11, 10 a.m.
Meeting ID: 913 3579 9872 Passcode: 159618
Public Relations Committee Thursday, February 6, 9:30 a.m.
Meeting ID: 980 2046 1797 Passcode: 254603
Revenue Exploration Ad Hoc Committee Wed., Feb. 5, 1:30 p.m.
Meeting ID: 910 4990 6204 Passcode: 509408
Revenue Exploration Ad Hoc Committee Wed., Feb. 19, 1:30 p.m.
Presentation of the Proposed Budget to the Finance Committee
The proposed 2025-2026 association budget will be presented to the WG Finance Committee on Tuesday, February 4, beginning at 10 a.m. in the Colorado Room. It is anticipated that this meeting will run until 4 p.m. A lunch break will take place from approximately 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. A special board meeting will be held immediately following the finance committee meeting if a recommendation is received to approve the budget as presented. Please see page 3 for Zoom information for the meeting. If approval is not reached on February 4, a special finance committee meeting will be held on Thursday, February 6, at 1 p.m. to finalize and approve the budget. If additional committee meetings are needed to finalize the budget, the dates, times and Zoom information will be posted on the meeting calendar on the association’s website.
Official Notice of Annual Meeting and Electronic Ballot for Budget Ratification
After the finance committee and the board of directors approve the budget, an official notice of the annual meeting with a summary of the budget will be mailed to all owners. Budget ratification will be conducted with an electronic ballot through Vote.Now, which is the same company that has been used for recent electronic ballot votes. Each owner will receive electronic voting instructions sent via an email from Vote.Now. Instructions will also be included in the official notice of the annual meeting.
To help the association prepare for this upcoming vote, please ensure that a current email address is on file with the association office so that you can receive the voting notification from Vote.Now. If you would like to confirm your email or change it, please contact Patricia Frawley at 720-862-1505 by February 7.
WGA Annual Meeting
The Windsor Gardens Association Annual Meeting will be held on Thursday, February 27, at 6 p.m. in the auditorium. For those who wish to attend the meeting from home via Zoom, the meeting information and instructions are listed below. A video of the meeting will also be viewable live on the association’s Facebook page for owners to watch during the meeting or later at their convenience
before executing their electronic ballot. Join by Facebook Live using the link:
The main purpose of the annual meeting will be to present the approved 2025-2026 budget and provide instructions for voting on the ratification of the budget via electronic ballot. Owners are encouraged to observe the finance committee meeting on February 4 if they would like budget information in advance of receiving the official mailing.
Annual Meeting Zoom Information
On Thursday, February 27, at 6 p.m., you may join the annual meeting by computer or phone.
To join by PC, Mac, iPad, or Android, use the link below: https://zoom.us/j/93109600560?pwd=Dp5miKss3FVUpVhHCa8b RCFbigU40e.1
When prompted, enter the passcode: 969691
To join by phone:
1. Call 720-928-9299.
2. You will be prompted to enter the meeting ID: 931 0960 0560 and a password: 969691.
3. You may be put on a brief hold before you join the meeting. Zoom offers free language interpretation services for nine different languages. If you want to listen to the meeting in a language other than English, please email Liz Nickel Morrison at lnickel@wgamail. com by Friday, February 14.
Submit Your Budget Questions in Advance of the Annual Meeting
Due to the size of the membership meeting, it will not be interactive or allow for comments or live questions. Instead, owners may submit their questions before the meeting using the cut-out form included below. The administrative office must receive your budget questions by February 21. There will be limited time to answer questions during the meeting, so we will focus on the most asked questions. If your questions are not answered, you may contact the office after the meeting or include your telephone number or email on the cut-out so that a staff member can contact you to discuss the budget.
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Questions I have about the WGA Annual Budget
From the General Manager
ASSOCIATION BUDGET AND ANNUAL
Owners are encouraged to observe the budget discussion during the February finance committee meeting(s) listed on page 3. Meeting minutes will also be posted on the association’s website for review following the finance committee meeting. Long-range planning and innovation committee meeting minutes from January are also available on the association’s website for review. These minutes discuss the capital reserve portion of the budget and HOA assessment.
Voting Period and Options
Owners are strongly encouraged to read the budget materials and to participate in the annual meeting before casting their electronic ballot vote. Electronic voting will open on Friday, February 28, at 9 a.m. and close on Thursday, March 6, at 4:30 p.m. This will allow owners to review the budget information and watch the recorded meeting on our Facebook page if they are unable to attend the annual meeting.
Vote.Now has an option to vote by phone for those who are not comfortable voting electronically. Also, volunteers will be available to assist with in-person voting on the following dates and times:
Friday, February 28 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. CenterPoint Lobby
Saturday, March 1 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. CenterPoint Lobby
Sunday, March 2 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. CenterPoint Lobby
Monday, March 3
Tuesday, March 4
Wed,, March 5
Thursday, March 6
10 a.m. to 12 p.m. CenterPoint Lobby
3 p.m. to 5 p.m. CenterPoint Lobby
10 a.m. to 12 p.m. CenterPoint Lobby
3 p.m. to 5 p.m. CenterPoint Lobby
10 a.m. to 12 p.m. CenterPoint Lobby
3 p.m. to 5 p.m. CenterPoint Lobby
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. CenterPoint Lobby
2 p.m. to 4 p.m. CenterPoint Lobby
If you are unable to leave your unit and would like a volunteer to come to you, please contact Patricia Frawley at 720-862-1505 to make arrangements.
If you are interested in volunteering to help owners complete electronic ballots, please call Liz Nickel at 720-862-1531 by February 14.
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Electronic Ballot Wording
Here is an example of the ballot wording:
Please check one (1) box below to cast your vote. Read the options carefully:
Ratify the 2025/2026 Budget (You are in favor of the Approved Budget.)
Veto the 2025/2026 Budget (You are not in favor of the Approved Budget.)
I abstain from voting.
The ballot will also include a vote to approve last year's annual meeting minutes. An electronic copy of the minutes will be part of the information included with the ballot, and paper copies are available in the association office.
Vote Results
The voting results will be tallied by the Pilera voting system and announced by the end of the business day on March 7 via Pilera.
Voting Requirements
You must be an owner in good standing with the association to vote. If you are more than 60 days delinquent in payment of assessments or other charges, your ballot will not be counted.
There is one ballot per unit. If there is more than one owner for your unit, please reach a consensus and then cast your vote. Each owner will receive a notification and link to the electronic ballot. The first owner to complete the ballot will close the vote for the unit.
If you own your unit in the name of an LLC, trust or other entity, the authorized officer or trustee must cast the ballot.
If you are executing the ballot with a power of attorney for the owner, the power-of-attorney document must be on file with the association for the ballot to be valid.
Important Note regarding the Budget Approval Process
According to Colorado law, the budget will be deemed approved unless a majority of owners, equivalent to 1,372 units, vetoes the budget.
LOSS ASSESSMENT BILLING, INSURANCE COVERAGE & PAYMENT
March 15, 2025, is the due date for resident payment of the hailstorm damage loss assessment. The loss assessment must be paid separately from your monthly HOA assessment and mailed or delivered to the association’s administrative office. Checks or money orders will be accepted. Please use the payment coupon at the bottom of the enclosed invoice and submit it with your check or money order to ensure your payment is properly credited to your account.
If you have a condominium owner insurance policy, commonly known as an HO6 policy, a copy of the your invoice and cover letter should be sent to your insurance company to determine if the expense will be covered under your policy. If you have coverage, it is anticipated that the insurance company will issue you the loss assessment payment, and then you will need to submit payment to the association. If you have a deductible for your homeowner’s insurance, you will need to cover that amount in the loss assessment payment you send to the association.
In some cases, your HO6 coverage will be based on the date of loss, May 30, 2024. In other cases, coverage may be based on the January 15, 2025, billing date. Every insurance company is different, and coverage is specific to each policy.
If you are a new owner who purchased after the May 30, 2024, hailstorm, you received the loss assessment invoice as the owner of record, and you are responsible for paying the amount owed. If your unit is currently under contract to sell, the loss assessment is still due and will be collected from the seller at closing.
Payment Plan
All owners who have not paid the loss assessment invoice by March 15, 2025, will be subject to the association’s collection policy and procedure unless a payment plan has been signed
From the General Manager
LOSS ASSESSMENT BILLING, INSURANCE COVERAGE & PAYMENT
and returned to the association. Owners negatively impacted by the financial burden of the loss assessment may sign up for a payment plan by filling out, signing, and returning a payment plan agreement to the administrative office by March 3, 2025. There are a few options, including a payment plan for the full amount of the loss assessment, a partial payment plan for those who can pay an initial lump sum but need time to pay the full balance, and an option to customize the payment plan term for less than 12 months, i.e., 3, 6 or 9 months. The payment plan form is available on the association’s website at www.windsorgardensdenver.org under the resource center tab and 2024 Loss Assessment folder. Paper copies are also available in the administrative office. The payment plan must be signed and approved by the administrative office to be valid.
Additional Information about the Insurance Claim
The presentation provided during the November 21, 2024, meeting is available on the association’s website, www. windsorgardensdenver.org, under the resource center tab and 2024 Loss Assessment folder. Here is the link: https://bit. ly/2024LossAssess. There are helpful maps summarizing the hail damage, additional information regarding how the deductible is determined, and a Q&A document that addresses commonly asked questions.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
The association’s claim number is DEN24177250. A copy of the association’s insurance certificate is available on the association’s website, www.windsorgardensdenver.org, under the resource center tab, 2024 Loss Assessment folder. Here is the link: https:// bit.ly/2024-2025_MasterHazardCCIG.
In-person Assistance
Windsor Gardens staff members will be available to meet with owners to answer questions, collect payments, and help with payment plans on the following dates, times and locations.
Monday, February 3
Wednesday, February 5
Friday, February 7
Monday, February 10
Wednesday, February 12
Thursday, February 13
Monday, February 17
Thursday, February 20
Tuesday, February 25
Wednesday, February 26
No appointment is necessary to attend the in-person help times, but your patience may be requested as staff assist other owners.
MAINTENANCE UPDATES
Underground Garages Project: Work is still underway in front of building 60. Five cable repairs have been completed between buildings 60 and 62. There are more in this area that need to be repaired. We have been backfilling the area in front of building 58 near building 60.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE PROJECTS
The main water line for buildings 24 and 26 ruptured on December 23. Service was restored on Christmas Eve, and the project area was backfilled.
We are testing emergency lighting and installing air filters.
Thanks to a group effort, the walkway lights at the townhomes are working again. We found another fault in a wire, so the full length of that wire was replaced.
We are working on another group of drain line leaks in buildings 48, 65, 52, and 4.
We have completed the hail-damaged roof repair and installed new gutters and downspouts at buildings 2, 4 and 6. Building 8 is in progress.
We have had three overnight elevator failures recently. Buildings 49, 66 and 60 all experienced outages that extended overnight,
mostly due to poor communication and response from Otis Elevator.
GROUNDS PROJECTS
Trimming grasses, perennials and shrubs.
Adding sand to dog pens.
Tree trimming.
Landscaping in front of the maintenance shop.
Mulching around buildings and the outlaying beds.
Removing old junipers on the north end of building 63.
Grinding mowing reels for golf course equipment.
Reorganizing the storage building and dump area.
The department will attend the Pro-Green Expo this year.
At a January safety meeting, Employee Assistance Program services were discussed by Mines and Associates.
Budget planning for 2025-26.
HALLWAY CARPET REPLACEMENT
Carpet installation in building 20 is complete. Building 11 is in progress and building 19 has been added to the schedule.
Grounds Supervisor
Dana Cusack
Down to Earth
Grounds Maintenance
PLEASE USE YOUR OWN DOG WASTE BAGS AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE
Windsor Gardens has always been a petfriendly community, and we keep pets in mind regarding our landscaping.
We install smooth cement curbing, no metal edging, and soft mulch instead of sharp rocks for their paws, and we even place some big rocks for them to aim at.
Some years ago, the WG board of directors voted to put six dog waste stations around the community.
The idea then was to help pet owners clean up after their pets. The bags provided in the stations were meant to be used if you forgot your own waste bag or had already used the bag you brought, and your pet had to go again.
Currently, the grounds crew empties 12 doggy pens, 13 doggy stations with biodegradable dog waste bags, and 19 RTD bus stop trash cans every Thursday. That adds up to over 60 trash bags a week or 3,120 a year. We put out 2,500 to 3,000 biodegradable dog waste bags every week, which adds up to 156,000 dog waste bags a year.
If used as intended, as a backup, 3,000 dog waste bags should last a month or so. However, there are occasions when they are gone in only a few days.
It would go a long way if more pet owners used their own bags as much as possible, as the board’s original plan intended. And if a waste can is full, taking a longer walk to the next receptacle would be appreciated. Even if your pet refuses to enter a dog pen, you can still use the trash cans in them.
WINDOWSILL HERB PLANTS GIVEAWAY
On Wednesday, February 5, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Activities Desk, WG Grounds Supervisor Dana Cusack and the Activities Department are offering a windowsill plant giveaway to help with the winter doldrums as we look forward to spring.
Stop by the Activities Desk to pick up a free plant to brighten up your home and enhance your cooking! Choose from lavender, mint, oregano, rosemary, sage and thyme plants.
ONE PLANT PER PERSON. While supplies last.
Facilities
Maintenance
Manager
Bill Walsh
Maintenance Matters
FROZEN PIPES AND FLOODS
Cold snaps too often result in frozen pipes and flooding. Sometimes, a vacant unit is left with the thermostat not correctly set. And all too often, an improperly sealed unit air conditioner with a cold air leak is the cause. Some units even have vents open on their AC unit.
Frozen pipes can lead to flooding with significant property damage, sometimes taking months to clean up and repair. Knowing that these issues are avoidable makes it even harder to see the significant damage and repair issues that some residents are subjected to.
Please, please, please keep your thermostat set to at least 72 degrees, check for cold air leaks around your AC units and windows, and don't trap heat registers behind furniture or drapery. Also, make sure your heat is cycling on and off. If you are planning to be away, make sure Community Response has your keys on file in case of flooding. Homeowners are responsible for managing the unit even if the unit is vacant. They should either check on the unit themselves or have someone else check on it periodically. This is particularly important during freezing temperatures. Building representatives are welcome to inform the administrative office about any vacant units. If necessary, association staff can reach out to the homeowner.
If everyone pitches in, we can avoid water damage during the next cold snap.
COLD LAUNDRY ROOMS
For most units here at WG, there is a unit below that has the heat on, which adds to the warmth of the unit above. In some cases, the heat from the below unit will sufficiently heat the above unit, depending on the preferences of the resident in the above unit. Some residents feel comfortable with a warm living space, while others prefer a cool environment.
How does this apply to the laundry room in your building? A good portion of the laundry room is located directly above the trash room, which is not heated. The laundry room floor is exposed to colder temperatures from below, and when outdoor temps drop,
the laundry room will get cold. Another issue involves the heat register in the laundry room, which you may be surprised to learn is controlled by the thermostat in a nearby unit. If the person in that unit likes their space to be cool, well, you guessed it, the laundry room will also be on the cool side.
Many laundry rooms also have an exhaust fan or a window. In late fall, our maintenance crew disables the exhaust fans, but we have residents who will, unfortunately, enable them again. Please notify us if the fan is on in your laundry room.
Community Response & Covenant Enforcement
WHAT COMMUNITY RESPONSE DOES AND DOESN’T DO
From Chief of Community Response Chris Scovil
Why doesn’t Community Response tow cars, impound pets for excessive barking, or tell residents to stop cooking food because of the odor?
Community Response officers investigate policy violations, while the administrative staff enforces the policies. When a call is received about an active violation of the association’s policies, e.g., smoke odor, excessive noise, parking, a dog barking or off leash, etc., Community Response will investigate, observe, and report the incident. The responding Community Response officer will file a written report available to administrative staff, including any pertinent physical evidence to support the investigation, including, but not limited to, any available photographs and audio or video recordings. The administrative staff reviews the reports and initiates covenant enforcement when appropriate.
The towing of vehicles also falls under the purview of administrative staff, who use Community Response citations and vehicle tracking spreadsheets to make a vehicle towing recommendation.
In addition to the investigation of possible violations of association policies, other services provided by Community Response include, but are not limited to:
Assessment and deterrence of suspicious activity, criminal activity, environmental hazards, property damage risk, and building security vulnerabilities by utilizing various patrol and surveillance techniques.
Access and assistance for emergency responders (Law Enforcement, Fire, and Ambulance).
After-hour response for maintenance emergencies, e.g., broken water pipes, inoperable security doors, and biohazards.
Investigation of injuries on association property, property damage, criminal activity, and covenant enforcement concerns using written reports, photographs, and video documentation.
De-escalation of conflicts within the community.
Maintenance of secondary sets of unit and building keys and emergency contact information when provided by the residents to facilitate emergency access, unit lockout services, and emergency contact.
To learn more about what Community Response does and does not do, please read the Community Response Policy, which can be found online at www.windsorgardens.org under the resource tab. Along with the Community Response Policy, you will see all the policies for the association.
Community Response Activities, January 1 through January 29, 2025
The COP Shop at WG
The COP Shop is operated by volunteers who work with the Denver Police Department to assist with citizen complaints, accident reports and other activities that typically require a trip to the district station.
COP SHOP HOURS AT WG: Leetsdale Cop Shop will be in CenterPoint’s lobby from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, February 3, and Friday, February 21.
ANNUAL WINTER DRIVE THANK YOU: Thanks to WG residents, the Optimist Club, and Warm Up America, just under 700 items were collected for the co-responder program. The generosity of Windsor folks is incredible. A special shout out to Jeanne Lee for picking up, counting, bagging and storing the items throughout the month of December.
DEAR
Dear Cop Shop:
I saw an ad for postage stamps for 50% off. I'm helping my niece with her upcoming wedding. Is this a good deal for the invitations?
Upcoming New Resident Orientations
The association's administrative office has several new resident orientation meetings scheduled this month. One session will be via Zoom, and the others will be in person in the administrative office.
Please note: Walk-ins are not encouraged, as important new resident paperwork must be completed prior to attending a new resident orientation.
TO SCHEDULE AN ORIENTATION
Resales: Contact Kim Hernandez at 303-364-7485, ext. 1564.
Rentals: Contant Estephany Vela at 303-364-7485, ext. 1590.
IN-PERSON ORIENTATIONS
Thursday, February 13, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Tuesday, February 18, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Thursday, February 27, from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Where: Administrative Office, 595 S. Clinton St.
ZOOM ORIENTATION
Tuesday, February 4, 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
12 Phyllis B. Dredge Denver, CO
18 Gregory & Patricia Bolter Denver, CO
19 Ruby Miyazawa Denver, CO
39 Frankie Dyson Denver, CO
41 Allen Jerome Aurora, CO
Bldg Name From 54 Robert Vetter Aurora, CO
60 Peter Stone Newburyport, MA
82 Nicole Miller & Brian M. Parker Pahrump, NV
84 Richard Mister Denver, CO
"Being a good neighbor is an art which makes life richer." ~ Gladys Taber
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preying on folks looking for any way possible to save money by offering counterfeit stamps in bulk at significant discounts. The postal service does not discount postage.
Under federal law, it is unlawful to use counterfeit postage on letters, packages and other items. The postal service screens for counterfeit postage, and mail with fake postage is not processed or delivered. You lose the money you paid for the fake postage. Additionally, both the creators and users of counterfeit postage can be prosecuted.
If you see offers of deeply discounted stamps on social media, e-commerce sites, pop-up ads on your computer, or magazines, it's best to disregard the lure of saving money on stamps. If you're tempted, take the ad to your local post office and check with them first. For more information, visit the United States Postal Service website at usps.gov.
The Leetsdale Cop Shop
ALL TIME CLOCK REPAIR
6405 E. Colfax (Just west of Monaco) 303-333-8778
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
You’re Invited to Our Annual Community Open House!
Councilwoman Amanda Sawyer
As 2025 begins to unfold, the Council District 5 team is partnering with City agencies to deliver projects to our residents. Whether it is upgrades to our parks and storm drains, building new sidewalks, or repaving our streets, a lot of work is planned for our neighborhoods this year. We know that you’d like to have an opportunity to learn more and provide your feedback to the City workers who are in charge of these important projects.
To provide a space for these collaborative conversations, we’ll be hosting our annual Community Open House on Tuesday, February 11, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the George Washington High School Library! Please stop by and chat with City staff in an informal setting about the many things happening in our neighborhoods in 2025. Agency partners include:
Denver Police Department
Denver Fire Department
Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Trash Program, Road Paving Program, and Bus Rapid Transit Program
Denver Wastewater
Denver Parks and Recreation
Denver Public Schools
Denver Water
Denver Department of Housing Stability
At this event, you’ll be able to find answers to many of your frequently asked questions, including:
How much will I be charged for the voter-approved sidewalk fee?
What is the schedule for the Bus Rapid Transit construction on East Colfax?
When will the storm drain work on Ellsworth be completed?
Is my street going to be repaved this year?
We hope you will join us for this informative event!
As always, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our office if there’s anything we can do to support you.
Free, individualized tax preparation for low-to moderate-income taxpayers -- especially those 50 and older.
AARP Denver Kentucky Circle Village
4901 E Kentucky Cir, Denver, CO, 80246-2288
February 5, 2025, to April 9, 2025
Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
APPOINTMENTS REQUIRED! Please call the Kentucky Circle Village office at 303-756-5218 to make your appointment. Parking at the Village is limited; there is available parking along Kentucky Avenue. The Kentucky Circle Village site will be closed on Denver Public School snow days.
AARP Aurora Center for Active Adults
30 Del Mar Cir, Aurora, CO, 80011-8256
February 7 and 14; later appointments will open approximately three weeks in advance.
Fridays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Make an appointment by calling 720-468-0096 and leaving a message, or go online to https://cotaxaide.org/appt/.
DENVER ASSET BUILDING COALITION (DABC) FREE TAX PREP SERVICES
DABC Tax Preparation Sites prepare basic federal and state income tax returns free of charge for individuals of lower income. Services are limited to families making less than $70,000 and Single filers making less than $55,000. Priority will be given to Colorado residents.
Aurora Tax Preparation Site
Community College of Aurora
710 Alton Way, Denver, CO 80230
January 25, 2025 – April 5, 2025 Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Full service, drop-in only. Main office: 303-388-7030.
TAX HELP COLORADO
DIY Assistance
January 24, 2025 – October 15, 2025 Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
You can prepare your tax return online using free and secure software that walks you through the process. Your income must be below $84,000 to file using this software.
An IRS-certified volunteer is available to assist you. The process should take one to two hours (estimated time for simple tax returns).
To see if you qualify, go to:
https://form.jotform.com/250236486123150
Tax Assistance Sites
IRS-certified volunteers will prepare and file your federal and state tax returns all in the same day. You will need to remain in person while your taxes are prepared. This process can range from 45 minutes to a few hours, depending on the complexity of the tax return and how busy the site is.
Super Refund Saturday
1450 S Havana St, #628, Aurora, CO 80012
February 22, 2025, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins will be accepted as capacity allows. Make an appointment at https://taxhelpcolorado. as.me/SuperRefund.
Arapahoe County Public Health
14980 E. Alameda Drive, Aurora, Colorado 80012
February 14, 2025 – March 28, 2025
Every other Friday (2/14, 2/28, 3/14, 3/28) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Make an appointment at https://taxhelpcolorado.as.me/ACPH
VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA) & TAX COUNSELING FOR THE ELDERLY (TCE)
Free basic tax return preparation for qualified individuals. VITA sites offer free tax help to people who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns, including:
People who generally make $67,000 or less
Persons with disabilities; and
Limited English-speaking taxpayers
In addition to VITA, the TCE program offers free tax help, particularly for those who are 60 years of age and older, specializing in questions about pensions and retirement-related issues unique to seniors.
VITA/TCE services are not only free, they are also a reliable and trusted source for preparing tax returns. All VITA/TCE volunteers who prepare returns must take and pass tax law training that meets or exceeds IRS standards.
Colorado Tax Help
2851 S Parker Rd, Suite 422, Aurora, CO 80014
January 29, 2025 – October 15, 2025
Mondays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Fridays, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
No appointment is required.
Report Phishing and Online Scams
The IRS doesn't initiate contact with taxpayers by email, text messages or social media channels to request personal or financial information. This includes requests for PIN numbers, passwords or similar access information for credit cards, banks or other financial accounts.
Report all unsolicited emails, including the full email headers, claiming to be from the IRS or an IRS-related function to phishing@ irs.gov.
Don't reply, open any attachments or click on any links. Send the full email headers or forward the email as-is to phishing@ irs.gov. Don't forward screenshots or scanned images of emails because this removes valuable information.
After you have forwarded the email to the IRS, delete it.
WG Facebook Page Insights
Our Windsor Gardens Facebook page community continues to grow, and followers are sharing and enjoying each other’s photos and activities. We also post association and community announcements and events and stream live meetings, which remain available to view later if you wish.
Check our page out at: https://www.facebook.com/WindsorGardensAssociation
While there, click on “Follow” to subscribe to our page. You will then see Windsor Gardens posts in your Facebook newsfeed alongside content from your friends.
WG FACEBOOK PAGE ACTIVITY
January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024
Views
The number of times our content was played or displayed. Content includes videos, posts, stories and ads.
96.4K views
Reach
The number of unique individual views. 12.8K unique views
Visits
The number of times our page or profile was visited. 25.8K (up 20.5% from 2023)
Followers
Lifetime Total: 1059
New followers in 2024: 163
Content Interaction
The number of likes, reactions, saves, comments, shares and replies on our content. Content can include formats such as posts, stories, reels, videos and more.
9.8K interactions with content 9,011 from followers 795 from non-followers
Annual Cop Shop Hats, Gloves and Scarves Drive for the Co-Responders Program
During December 2024, Leetsdale Cop Shop, in partnership with the residents of Windsor Gardens, the WG Optimist Club and Warm Up America, collected new and gently used hats, gloves and scarves for the homeless.
An astonishing 684 mostly new, handmade items were received and donated to the Crisis Intervention Response Unit (CIRU) coresponder program on January 16, 2025. That total included 390 hats, 102 pairs of gloves, 49 pairs of socks and 100 scarfs.
The items will be distributed by co-responders city-wide during interactions with distressed individuals and families.
Over 2,500 items have been given to the co-responder program in the last three years of this drive. The generosity of donors is remarkable and very much appreciated all around.
Row 1: Jennifer (Optimist Club), Jeanne (WG resident), Mary (CIRU), Maya (CIRU), Sandy (Cop Shop), Susan (Cop Shop).
Row 2: Daniel (Support Team Assisted Response (STAR)), Max (Support Team Assisted Response (STAR)), Steve (WG Activities Director)
"Remember
Windsor Gardens Art Club: Not Just a Social Club
Michael Keyes, Denver oil painter and printmaker, demonstrates his woodcut printmaking technique.
The Windsor Gardens Art Club welcomes seasoned artists as well as those beginning a new technique. Not just another social club, the art club provides opportunities for art education and avenues to share artwork.
Monthly meetings usually include demonstrations by local artists where members can explore a variety of mediums. At each meeting, there are opportunities for members to display and discuss their work. For those wishing for a larger audience, a fall and spring show and sale are scheduled each year.
Club meetings are on the first Friday of each month in the Colorado Room from 10 a.m. to noon.
Contact Stuart Emery at emery1625@ gmail.com for more information.
Quilts of Valor Chapter Presents 500th Quilt
On November 16, 2024, the WG chapter of the Quilts of Valor presented its 500th quilt at VVA Lakewood. The WG chapter provides 40% of the quilts presented in the Denver area.
The Mission of the Quilts of Valor® Foundation is to cover Service Members and Veterans touched by war with comforting and healing Quilts of Valor.
If you would like more information about the organization or wish to nominate a veteran to receive a quilt, visit the website QOVF. org.
The WG chapter meets on the first Saturday of each month in the SEWING ROOM from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All sewers are welcome.
Right to left: Mara Coleman, Pam Vargo, Rita Cusack, Becky Amaya, Deb Thomas, Wayne S. (former Captain, U.S. Army), Cathy Suchey, Darline Dunston, Gwen Moore, DeLaine Kuehnel, and Linette Guy.
Photo by Brendan Hazel.
Photos from Jeanne Lee and Susan of Leetsdale Cop Shop.
WG Chorus Entertains Community at Sold-out Holiday Concerts
The WG Chorus entertained the community with their sold-out holiday concerts in December 2024. Photo from Lori Hermanson.
What a fantastic turnout at the Gift Card Bingo on Friday, January 10, as 91 people joined the fun.
The activities department tries to do a WG bingo event every other month. They cycle through different themes (candy bar bingo, gift card bingo, etc.). Activities Director Steve Follweiler anticipates doing the next one in March.
There is also a monthly bingo event at WG, hosted by the DPL Bookmobile team. The next one is Friday, February 21, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the auditorium.
Gift Card Bingo Winter Poise
Photo from Kathy Callender
Photo from Kathy Young
Photos from Activities Director Steve Follweiler.
Do you know your way around WG's community center and auditorium buildings? There may be some rooms you've never been in, especially on the upper floors.
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.
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
Yoga (Haykin)
Auditorium 9 AM – 10 AM
Knitting/Crochet (Holifield) Sewing Room 9 AM – 12 PM
Bridge Basic (Heitler) Colorado Room 10 AM – 11:30 AM
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 on Mondays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. during the aqua fitness classes.
FITNESS CENTER
FITNESS CENTER HOURS
The Fitness Center is open 24/7 for residents with an ID badge keycard, except during cleaning times. The center is closed for cleaning on Tuesdays and Fridays from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.
INSTRUCTION
Join instructor Kathy Zimmer for drop-in sessions in the Fitness Center. These sessions are FREE for residents. This month's scheduled sessions are:
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
Due to an instructor's medical issue, Monday/Wednesday’s Pilates and 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.
DPL BOOKMOBILE
The Denver Public Library Bookmobile will be at WG on Friday, February 7, and Friday, February 21, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Friday, February 21, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Join the friendly bookmobile team as they host a rousing bingo session with some fabulous prizes.
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 THIS MONTH
Suspense Checkout
“Den of Iniquity” by J.A. Jance
“The House of Cross” by James Patterson Suspense on the Shelf
“A Dish to Die For” by Lucy Burdette “Murder at the Lakeside Library” by Holly Danvers
Events are listed in chronological order.
COUNT YOUR KISSES: It’s Valentine’s Month! Stop by the ACTIVITIES OFFICE and submit your guess of how many Hershey’s Kisses® are in the container (one entry per person). The person with the closest guess gets the Kisses! The guesses will be tallied on February 28 at 4 p.m., and the winner will be notified on March 3.
HERB PLANT GIVEAWAY:
Wednesday, February 5, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the ACTIVITIES DESK. Grounds Supervisor Dana Cusack and the Activities Department are offering a herb plant giveaway to help with the winter doldrums as we look forward to spring.
Stop by the Activities Desk to pick up a free plant to brighten up your home and enhance your cooking! Choose from lavender, mint, oregano, rosemary, sage and thyme. ONE PER PERSON. While supplies last.
SIP AND PAINT: Monday, February 10, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Learn some new tricks to paint like a pro and take home an amazing piece of art created by YOU! Receive step-by-step instructions by WG’s very own art instructor, Susan, and paint a Valentine’s themed masterpiece. All supplies included. Light refreshments will also be provided.
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 720-862-1533 or sfollweiler@wgamail.com or Brendan Hazel at 720-862-1534 or bhazel@wgamail.com.
COST: $25 per person. Sign up at the Activities Desk.
NATIONAL PEPPERMINT
PATTY DAY: Tuesday, February 11, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Stop by the ACTIVITIES DESK and enjoy a free Peppermint Patty in celebration of this national holiday. While supplies last!
ENTERTAINMENT LUNCHEON
with a performance by MAGICIAN RICARDO: Wednesday, February 12, at 1 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Lunch and a show! Magician Ricardo is coming back to Windsor Gardens to put on a memorable Valentine’s Day-themed magic show. Lunch includes a sandwich and side, chips, dessert and a drink.
WG LIBRARY continued
COST: $16. Tickets are available at the Activities Desk.
VALENTINE’S DAY SWEETS
& TREATS TABLE: Friday, February 14, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Come to CENTERPOINT and help yourself to a Valentine’s Day sweet or treat anytime between those hours. We will have an assortment of sweet confections, bubbly cider and festive swag! Stop by and grab something!
GIRL SCOUT COOKIES TABLE:
Saturday, February 15, Sunday, February 16, and Saturday, March 8, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in CENTERPOINT LOBBY. Stop by and stock up on your favorite cookies! Your purchases on February 15 and 16 will support Girl Scout Troop #66581, and purchases on March 8 will support Troop #68350.
Troop #66581 is offering a pre-order option! Customers can place early orders by emailing chuckandkrista@gmail.com starting January 9. Pre-ordered cookies will be available for pick up at the cookies table on February 15 and 16.
VALENTINE’S DANCE:
Saturday, February 15, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Join us for a Valentine’s dance with Yesterday’s Bacon as they play
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“Renewed for Murder” by Victoria Gilbert
“Snuffed Out” by Valona Jones
“Christmas Card Murder” by Leslie Meier
“Murder at Midnight” by Katharine Schellman
“Murder My Love” by Mickey Spillane
Suspense Paperback
“Storm Watch” by C.J. Box
Fiction Checkout
“The Waters” by Bonnie Jo Campbell
“Anita De Monte Laughs Last” by Xochitl Gonzales
Fiction Paperback
“Wind River Undercover” by Lindsay McKenna
Large Print Checkout
“Three Inch Teeth” by C.J. Box
“Flashpoint” by Catherine Coulter
“The Heist, Clive Cussler” by Jack DuBrul
“Fit for Murder, Murder She Wrote” by Jessica Fletcher
“Holmes Marple and Poe” by James Patterson
Large Print on the Shelf
“The Secret” by Lee Child
“Death on the Emerald Isle” by Jessica Fletcher
“Killer on the Court, Murder She Wrote” by Jessica Fletcher
“The Cabinet of Dr. Leng” by Preston and Child
Windsor Gardens Author
“Death on the Not-So-Blue Danube” by Irv Sternberg
“The Ruby” by Irv Sternberg
Non-Fiction Checkout
“American Heroes” by James Patterson
How To Books
“Everything You Need to Ace Computer Science and Coding in One Big
Fat Notebook” by Grant Smith
WINDSOR HAPPENINGS continued
rock and roll and country hits from the 1960s to the 2000s. Treats and punch will be served, as well as a good time!
COST: $7 for residents; $10 for non-residents at the door.
BALLY’S CASINO VIA PREMIER
CHARTERS: Tuesday, February 18. 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.
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, February 14.
ACTIVE MINDS – TIBET: Thursday, February 20, at 2 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. With an average elevation higher than the tallest peaks of Colorado, Tibet has been called the "Roof of the World." Join Active Minds® to explore the history and controversy surrounding this unique region. China claims that Tibet has been part of China for centuries, while Tibetans maintain that China illegally invaded the independent country in 1949. We will cover the role of the Dalai Lama and the views of China and the international community as we seek to understand the situation there.
Library as they host a rousing bingo session with some fabulous prizes.
FREE. Everyone is welcome!
TRIVIA FUN DAY: Friday, February 21, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the CENTERPOINT. 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.
DPL’S CENTRAL LIBRARY (DOWNTOWN) BUS TRIP:
Tuesday, February 25, from 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Join RTD’s MTM Travel Trainers on an escorted bus trip to Central Library, where you can enjoy free time.
Participants will meet in CENTERPOINT at 1:30 p.m. to catch the bus together, then regroup at 4:45 p.m. to return to WG around 6 p.m. The Central Library is located downtown near the Colorado History Museum and the Denver Art Museum. All participants should consider their ability to walk for up to two blocks and bring appropriate mobility aids or companions to assist.
DONUTS WITH DONNA:
Thursday, February 27, at 10 a.m. in CENTERPOINT. Join WG Building Rep. Committee Co-chair Donna Sanford for a community meeting. Bring your coffee cup and questions; we will provide coffee and donuts. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.
NATURAL GROCERS WELLNESS CLASS – 21 Days to a Healthier You, Step 2, Kick Sugar Cravings: Friday, February 28, at 10 a.m. in CENTERPOINT. In part two of Natural Grocers’ 21 Days to a Healthier You series, you will learn the many ways blood sugar impacts your health and the steps necessary to maintain healthy blood sugar levels. At the end of this class, we’ll turn education into action by participating in a 7-day challenge where you’ll remove added sugars from your diet to support increased energy, a positive mood, better sleep, and help you kiss cravings goodbye!
FREE! Sign up at the Activities Desk.
FREE! Sign up at the Activities Desk.
BINGO with the BOOKMOBILE: Friday, February 21, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Join the friendly bookmobile team from the Denver Public
COST: RTD Senior Day Pass is $2.70 (exact change) to be paid on the bus or via the RTD MyRide App with a credit/debit card. Tenpack fares are also available at the money services counter at King Soopers or Safeway. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.
BLACK HISTORY LIVE - LOUIS ARMSTRONG: Friday, February 28, at 1 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Join us in celebrating Black History Month with Colorado Humanities. Scholar/performer Marvin Jefferson will portray Louis Armstrong in a 40-minute dramatized monologue followed by
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LIVING-HISTORY PORTRAYAL OF LOUIS ARMSTRONG AT
WG
Now in its 20th year, Colorado Humanities’ Black History Live tour is an annual recognition each February of the significant contributions African Americans have made and continue to make to art, culture, economic development, education, human rights, medicine, public services, politics, and sports. The 2025 statewide tour features a living-history portrayal of Louis Armstrong by scholar/actor Marvin Jefferson. On Friday, February 28, at 1 p.m. in the WG AUDITORIUM, join us in celebrating Black History Month with Colorado Humanities. Marvin Jefferson will portray Louis Armstrong in a 40-minute dramatized monologue followed by a 20-minute Q&A, first in, then out of character.
Please sign up for this free event at the Activities Desk.
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a 20-minute Q&A, first in, then out of character.
FREE! Sign up at the Activities Desk.
MARDI GRAS GIVAWAY:
Tuesday, March 4, in the ACTIVITIES OFFICE. Whether you’re on Bourbon Street or Clinton Street, you should always be able to celebrate Mardi Gras! Stop by the Activities Office during business hours and claim your free Mardi Gras beads. While supplies last!
WG SPELLING
BEE:
Thursday, March 6, at 1 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Join the Activities staff for an E-X-T-R-A-O-R-D-I-N-AR-Y event, where we will crown the Windsor Gardens Spelling Bee Champion! You may sign up to attend as a member of the audience or as a contestant. Contestants will be limited to the first 15 that sign up.
FREE! Sign up at the Activities Desk as either a contestant or spectator.
ENTERTAINMENT LUNCHEON (RESCHEDULED) – MUSICAL
PERFORMANCE by OVER THE WATERFALL: Friday, March 14, at 12 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Enjoy traditional folk music (and sing along) with the fabulous Over the Waterfall. Lunch includes a sandwich, soup (of the day), chips, dessert and a drink.
COST: $16. Tickets are available at the Activities Desk.
DAY TRIP TO MANITOU SPRINGS & COLORADO SPRINGS:
Thursday, April 3, depart at 8 a.m. and return at 8 p.m. Join residents and friends for this day-long trip, including a visit to the Miramont Castle in Manitou Springs and High Tea in the
Queen’s Parlour Tea Room. Next, we’ll stop at the beautiful U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum and Training Center, and finally, dinner at The Airplane Restaurant in Colorado Springs.
Contact Coral with any questions at 720-2380315 or aitraveltours8@gmail.com. Trip flyers and registration forms are available in the WG Activities Office hallway or online at www. americaninternationaltravel.net under Adult Groups. An American International Travel and Tours representative will be available for in-person registration and payment in CENTERPOINT LOBBY on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
COST: $270. Requires a minimum of 10 travelers and is limited to 20 travelers.
VALENTINE'S DANCE: Saturday, February 15, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Join us for a Valentine’s dance with Yesterday’s Bacon as they play a range of rock and roll and country hits from the 1960s to the 2000s. Treats and punch will be served, as well as a good time! COST: $7 for residents; $10 for non-residents at the door.
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.
HARD MILES: Saturday, February 8, at 2 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. A beleaguered coach rallies a group of disgruntled teenage inmates of a correctional facility for a transformative 762-mile bicycle ride from Denver to the Grand Canyon, where they must battle obstacles and each other. Rated PG-13. Runtime: 1hr 48min.
GOODBYE, HELLO: Saturday, February 22, at 2 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Nate Ryan has himself fooled. He thinks he has a promising career co-founding a tech company that sells overpriced baby cribs and is successfully living a life removed from his abusive father, Gene. After Nate gets the phone call saying Gene is losing a battle
BUS TRIPS
BALLY’S CASINO via PREMIER CHARTERS: Tuesday, February 18. The bus will depart from the ADMINISTRATION PARKING LOT at 9:20 a.m. and leave the casino at 2:30 p.m. to return. To ensure we meet trip minimums and avoid cancellations, please try to sign up by Friday, February 7.
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, February 14.
DPL’S CENTRAL LIBRARY
(DOWNTOWN) via RTD: Tuesday, February 25, from 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Join RTD’s MTM Travel Trainers on an escorted bus trip to Central Library, where you can enjoy free time. Participants will meet in CENTERPOINT at 1:30 p.m. to catch the bus together, then regroup at 4:45 p.m. to return to WG around 6 p.m. The Central Library is located downtown near the Colorado History Museum and the Denver Art Museum. All participants should consider their ability to
with cancer, he returns to his hometown short on enthusiasm. With the help of his emotionally-savvy little sister, his largerthan-life childhood best friend, and Gene's compulsively unfiltered hospice nurse, Nate opens old wounds in an attempt to make peace with his incredibly unpeaceful past. Not Rated. Runtime: 1hr 37min.
walk for up to two blocks and bring appropriate mobility aids or companions to assist.
COST: RTD Senior Day Pass is $2.70 (exact change) to be paid on the bus or via the RTD MyRide App with a credit/debit card. Tenpack fares are also available at the money services counter at King Soopers or Safeway. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.
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NEW ASSISTANT ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR
Windsor Gardens' new assistant activities director, Brendan Hazel, is originally from Missouri and has lived in Colorado for two years. In Missouri, Brendan worked in the golf industry for four years. He worked his way up to golf manager at Sun Valley Golf Course in Elsberry, Missouri, where he oversaw leagues, hosted tournaments and managed daily play. After moving to Denver, he began working at Windsor Gardens' Emerald Greens Golf Course in June 2023.
Brendan loves working in the Windsor Gardens community, hearing residents' stories, cracking jokes and gaining new perspectives. He is excited about his next chapter in the WG Activities Department, connecting with new people and reuniting with familiar faces from the golf course. He appreciates the opportunities to hone his customer service skills and express his creativity through event planning and flyer design.
In his spare time, Brendan enjoys playing sports, participating in trivia, and exploring the city.
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via AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL &
TOURS (AITT): Thursday, April 3, depart at 8 a.m. and return at 8 p.m. Join residents and friends for this day-long trip, including a visit to the Miramont Castle in Manitou Springs and High Tea in the Queen’s Parlour Tea Room. Next, we’ll stop at the beautiful U.S. Olympic
and Paralympic Museum and Training Center, and finally, dinner at The Airplane Restaurant in Colorado Springs.
Contact Coral with any questions at 720238-0315 or aitraveltours8@gmail.com. Trip flyers and registration forms are available in the WG Activities Office hallway or online at www.americaninternationaltravel.net under
Adult Groups. An AITT representative will be available for in-person registration and payment in CENTERPOINT LOBBY on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
COST: $270. Requires a minimum of 10 travelers and is limited to 20 travelers.
Brendan Hazel
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: 303-720-0504.
COMMUNITY GAME NIGHT: Join us on the second Friday of every month in the COLORADO ROOM from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Bring some games, a snack to share
and a beverage for yourself. Get your game on.
EUCHRE CLUB meets on Friday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM. Bring a quarter.
MAHJONG: Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the CARD ROOM.
PINOCHLE: FRIDAY NIGHT PINOCHLE in the ASPEN ROOM at 6 p.m. For more information, call Bert and Katy at 720-413-6627.
POKER: Wednesdays, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the CARD ROOM. Dealer’s choice.
CLUBS & GROUPS
RUMMIKUB: 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the ALLPURPOSE ROOM. Rummikub is a tile-based game for three or four players, combining elements of rummy and dominoes. For more information, call Jeanne at 303-885-3216.
SCRABBLE GROUP: Mondays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. Join us for this popular crossword board game! Contact Beth Vaden at 303-875-3422 or par4beth@msn.com with any questions.
ART CLUB meets on the 1st Friday, with our next meeting on February 7 in the COLORADO ROOM on the second floor above the auditorium. For more information, contact Stuart Emery at emery1625@gmail.com or Elizabeth Peck at bettyannpeck@yahoo. com. Original artwork by members is available for viewing and purchase in the display case in CENTERPOINT.
BOOK REVIEW CLUB meets on the first Friday of every month, from October to May, from 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. We host Colorado authors who have written prize-winning books. They discuss their newest book and how they got the idea for it. The cost to join is $25 a year, and lunch meals are $18 for a hot meal or $13 for a luncheon salad. For more information, contact Charlotte at 253-3337442 or editorcharlotte@gmail.com.
legislative session at our next monthly meeting on Wednesday, February 12, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Chris Nicholson, a newly elected RTD board member, is also expected. All are welcome to join us for dinner at El Gran Jardin Restaurant at 5 p.m.
* NEW * BILLIARDS CLUB
post the flag for your building? This group is for those with a common interest to meet, share their knowledge of the flags of the U.S. and Colorado, and promote their proper respect, handling, and display. Join us every other first Monday at 11 a.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. The next WG Flag Corps meeting will be on March 3.
A resident is looking to start a billiards club at WG! This club is looking to provide a space to socialize while shooting pool, an activity the whole community can enjoy. They also plan to start a league and host tournaments in the future. The club is looking to meet Saturdays at 1 p.m. If you are interested in joining or have questions, contact Rod at 727-488-8618 or missybyrd69@ gmail.com, or Ron at ronaldparrish@gmail.com.
CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF VOLUNTEERS, WG CHAPTER: Join us on Monday, February 17, at 9:30 a.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST as we plan 2025 in support of the patients and families of Children’s Hospital Colorado, including our annual fundraising activities and donation events as well as events for our volunteers such as tours of the hospital. New volunteer members are always welcome. For more information, contact our chapter president, Patsy Krechel, at wgchvolunteers@gmail. com or 303-807-0111.
DEMOCRATIC CLUB: State Senator Robert Rodriguez and Representative Sean Camacho are invited to update us on the new
ENCORE DANCE meets on Tuesdays in the COLORADO ROOM at 4 p.m. The group has great fun dancing to show tunes, jazz, western, rock ‘n roll, and big band sounds. For more information, contact Hillary Hutson at spicy47@comcast.net or 303-919-4512.
EVENING CREATIVES GROUP: Wednesdays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM (second floor of CenterPoint). All are invited for open mic and show-and-tell. Express your unseen talents. Explore your interests. Join neighbors to share easy-going fun. You are welcome to play an instrument, read a poem or short writing, show your embroidery or scrapbooking, do a dramatic reading, act out a story, do magic, or be a comedian. Bring your open mind, positive outlook and curiosity. Contact 2024creatives@ gmail.com for more information.
FLAG CORPS AT WG: Are you passionate about our nation’s flag? Do you
FUN FRIDAYS GOLF GROUP: A group of WG residents and friends of all skill levels (especially beginners and intermediates) who play golf just for fun. No competition. Keeping score is a choice. No dues. Just a desire to enjoy the game and make new friends. Ask about the Fun Fridays Golf Group (FFGG) in the golf shop or call Barbara at 224-622-5984.
GRASSROOTS CONSERVATIVE CLUB will meet on Thursday, February 20, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. For more information about the club, call Kate Flaharty at 720-2616872.
HIGH LINE CANAL CLUB will next meet on Friday, February 21, at 11 a.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST. Their goal is to add to members’ enjoyment of the canal through recreational and educational events and to support the nonprofit High Line Canal Conservancy’s efforts to protect and enhance this treasure.
LAPIDARY CLUB meets Friday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., but call first. Rocks, gems, jewelry, bookends, cut/polish, and tumble. The lapidary shop is
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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, February 11, 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. Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, February 11, 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, February 18, at 11:30 a.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST. Come and learn how the Optimists serve and support children in our local community. If you'd like to join us for light refreshments, please contact Jennifer Powers at 720-419-7300 or attend the meeting.
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 of each month in the SEWING ROOM from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. We work on sewing quilts to give to veterans. All sewers are welcome. If you would like more information about the organization or wish to nominate a veteran to receive a quilt, visit the website QOVF.org.
SINGLE CHRISTIAN WOMEN meet every third Saturday of the month at 3 p.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. For more information, contact Darnell Castleman at 720-955-7558 or darnellcastleman@gmail. com.
SMOKE-FREE WG CLUB meets every third Tuesday of the month from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM. Interested in living in a smoke-free community? Working together on several fronts, we continue to inform neighbors of the ongoing impact of secondhand smoke on our health, safety and property values. We are investigating several leads. Your help is always needed!
SPANISH LANGUAGE EXPLORERS GROUP meets on Mondays in the EL GRAN JARDIN BANQUET ROOM, with the beginners meeting from 4:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. and intermediates from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
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 720-989-5479.
TRAVEL CLUB: Our next meetings are on Tuesday, February 11, and Tuesday, February 25, from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST. Presentations by members have included Paris to Peru, Hawaii to Arizona, a river cruise on the Rhine, and RVing around the U.S. Members’ travel adventures from past and present are brought to life with pictures, stories and memorabilia. Stop by for some 'travel talk'. Questions? Contact Coral at 720-975-6702 at believecla@gmail.com.
WARM HEARTS WARM BABIES: Would you like to help make blankets and clothing for premature and newborn infants in crisis? Material and yarn will be furnished, or you can use your own stash. We meet on the second Thursday of the month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the SEWING ROOM. Limited seating. Contact Barbara at Ilove2sewbarb@gmail.com to get more information.
WINDSOR COMMUNITY GARDENS CLUB: We are a volunteerled organic community garden club. The community gardens are popular, and even with 79 individual garden plots in two locations, you will most likely be placed on a waitlist to gain a four-year plot assignment. More information is on the WG website under the “Welcome” tab. You can also email us at windsorgcggardenclub@gmail.com.
WINDSOR WALKERS: Walk to music at your own pace every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:15 a.m. in the AUDITORIUM.
WINDSOR WRITERS: Mondays at 9 a.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. Join us for the joy of writing and sharing short pieces weekly on a variety of topics that members take turns choosing. No qualifications are needed, just creative folks who enjoy writing and sharing observations, ideas, and stories.
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through the last Wednesday in September. Invite a friend and join in the fun! We will have an informational meeting and sign-up opportunity in CENTERPOINT from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 4. Please join us for coffee and donuts and meet your fellow
golfers. For more information, contact League President Karen Higel at khigel601@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,
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.
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. You can also visit our website – www.windsorgardenschurch. org. Zoom Sunday Services: ID = 745 223 1154 and Passcode = 3q64v9
SUPPORT GROUPS
AL-ANON fs friends and family of alcoholics who meet every Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM (upstairs). When you don’t know where to turn because someone drinks too much, Al-Anon Family Groups can help.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Zoom and in-person meeting 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 Wednesday, February 19, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the ALLPURPOSE ROOM. Join in a 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 snack to share! One-on-one appointments are also available. 720-263-0429.
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. Marily Charles, who has run many grief groups, facilitates the group. She brings deep care and gentleness. Contact Marily at marily60@gmail.com or 720-9803953 if you have any questions or just need to talk.
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.
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.
GIRL SCOUT COOKIES TABLE:
Saturday, February 15, Sunday, February 16, and Saturday, March 8, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in CENTERPOINT LOBBY. Stop by and stock up on your favorite cookies!
Your purchases on February 15 and 16 will support Girl Scout Troop #66581, and purchases on March 8 will support Troop #68350.
Troop #66581 is offering a pre-order option! Customers can place early orders by emailing chuckandkrista@gmail.com starting January 9. Pre-orders will be available for pick up at the cookies table on February 15 and 16.
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. The cost is $60 per hour. Call Zhanna at 720-3383821 to schedule an appointment.
MOUNTAIN MAN FRUITS AND
WATCH REPAIR SERVICES:
The next visit will be Friday, February 7, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in CENTERPOINT LOBBY. Services include battery replacement and minor repairs.
XFINITY EDUCATIONAL
TABLE: Wednesday, February 12, 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.
NUTS: Friday, February 14, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Drop by and check out the assortment of nuts, dried fruits, snacks, chocolates and much more!
PLEASE NOTE: Some listings in the following sections are for upcoming informational meetings, workshops, or seminars related to commercial products or services conducted by outside individuals or groups not affiliated with Windsor Gardens. Please be aware that the products or services discussed or offered during such meetings are not endorsed, sponsored or approved by the Windsor Gardens Board of Directors or management of Windsor Gardens Association, nor is your attendance necessarily encouraged. Residents attending such meetings are urged to carefully research the products or services offered before entering into any agreement or contract to purchase.The Windsor Gardens Association assumes no responsibility other than for the rental of meeting facilities.
HEALTH SCREENINGS & SERVICES
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
REVERSE MORTGAGE CLASS with CHARIOT FINANCIAL: Wednesday, February 19, at 10 a.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. Come by and meet Zach Smith, owner of Chariot Financial. He has been in the lending business for over 21 years. During this class, you will learn what a reverse mortgage is and
what it is not. He will go over how you can qualify and will leave time for a town hall-style question-and-answer forum. Sign up at the Activities Desk.
ELDER LAW AND ESTATE PLANNING with CHERYL TOMANDELATORRE, ESQ.: Tuesday, March 4, from
1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in CENTERPOINT EAST. This seminar will focus on estate planning, including wills, trusts, living wills and powers of attorney. We will also discuss the probate process and ways to avoid probate. Free! Sign up at the Activities Desk.
LOCAL COMMUNITY EVENTS
BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENTS
BLACK HISTORY MONTH BOOK BUZZ WITH DPL: Saturday, February 8, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. at Virginia Village Branch in the Mead Community Room. We'll explore books about various aspects of the Black experience, both historically and today.
DEARFIELD: FOUNDING A BLACK COLORADO TOWN: Wednesday, February 19, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at DPL Ross-Cherry Creek Branch Library in the Basement Community Room. Learn about Dearfield, the largest and most successful African American town in Colorado history, founded in 1910. Enjoy a multi-media presentation in honor of Black History Month.
DAWOUD BEY'S STREET PORTRAITS: Now through May 11, 2025, at the Denver Art Museum. Street Portraits is the first standalone museum show to explore a transformational phase of the celebrated photographer and 2017 MacArthur Fellow Dawoud Bey's work. The show features 38 portraits he took between 1988 and 1991 when he collaborated with Black Americans of all ages whom he met on the streets of various American cities. As part of every encounter, he gave each person a small black-and-white Polaroid print as a way of reciprocating and returning something to the people who allowed him to make their portrait. The Denver Art Museum is located at 100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy., Denver, 80204. For more information, call 720-913-2798.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH PUBLIC ART TOUR: On this self-guided tour, you’ll find art in many different forms by Black artists. Explore colorful murals, sculptures, abstract paintings and mosaics—many by local artists. These works celebrate Black History in Denver, Colorado, and the West.
For more information and an interactive map, go online to: https://denverpublicart.org/tours/black-history-month-public-art-tour/
DENVER PUBLIC LIBRARY PROGRAMS & EVENTS
− MEMORY CAFE is a fun place to socialize, relax and engage with people experiencing memory loss and their families/caregivers.
Location: Virginia Village Library, Mead Community Room.
x Book Bingo Extravaganza! Tuesday, February 4, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
x Qigong: Tuesday, February 11, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
x Circle Singing with Roy Willey: Tuesday, February 18, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
x Denver Art Museum: Tuesday, February 25, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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OM AWAY FROM HOME MEDITATION SESSION: Friday, February 28, from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Ross-Cherry Creek Branch Library in the Basement Community Room. Come practice introductory meditation with us. Feel free to bring your own meditation pillow or bench or use one of our chairs. No experience is necessary.
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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.
− MAHJ PLAY AT THE J: Tuesdays, February 4, 11, 18, and 25, from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Wolf Room. Free! Register at the JCC website.
− CURRENT EVENTS & SCHMOOZE: Fridays, February 7, 21, and 28, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Mizel Reception Room. Free! No registration necessary.
− SENIOR BOOK CLUB, “Song of Myself” by Arnie Kantrowitz: Thursday, February
20, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Free! Register at the JCC website.
− YIDDISH CLUB: Wednesdays, February 12 and 26, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Board Room. Free! Register at the JCC website.
− SHALOM CLUB (50+) MONTHLY MEET UP GAME NIGHT: Thursday, February 20, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Free! Register at the JCC website.
SENIOR PLANET TECH TALKS
The Senior Planet Center in Lowry is located at 7585 E Academy Blvd. All classes are FREE, but registration is required by calling 720-328-0875.
− APPLE: Mondays, February 3, 10, 17, and 24 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Have Apple questions? Come to our center for
this Q&A session for your Apple-related questions. Please bring your Apple devices to the center with you!
− ANDROID: Mondays, February 4, 11, 18, and 25 from 10 a.m. to 11:15 p.m. Do you have Android-related questions? Come to our center for this Q&A session for your Android-related questions. Please bring your Android devices to the center with you!
− DIGITAL JOB
SEARCHING
TOOLS: Tuesdays, February 3, 10,17, and 24 from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Interested in getting back into the workforce? Curious about the new “gig” economy? Get assistance from a trainer in a small group on how to use social media in your job search, demonstrate digital job searching tools like LinkedIn, and offer tips and advice to job seekers. Please bring your devices with you!
FLAG FACT FROM THE WG FLAG CORPS
Placing your right hand over your heart during the Pledge of Allegiance was established by Congress in 1942.
Theme: My Hope for the Year
Last Chapter by Sandra Windsor
Where do I begin but at the end? End of the last month of 2024? The end of a year so challenging that it would read, in reflection, like a work of fiction. As a writer, I have often asked, “Is there such a thing as fiction at all, or are our stories all grounded in reality as we see it?”
In this final chapter of my long life, I look into the past for the amazing collection of memories so tightly packed they almost fall into categories of my life. This past year, I have spent many hours reflecting on my experiences, asking questions about how I arrived at certain places in my life and trying to understand this person I identify as self. Who is she really? Who was she when she was actually experiencing these both challenging and joyful events? If she were a different person then, how so? This has been a thoughtprovoking exercise, and I’m not sure I’m any closer to answers than when I began. Perhaps the most significant lesson I’ve learned is that all of these past experiences have contributed to the way I see myself in my world today. I have this present moment, which is all we ever have if we are honest with ourselves. That being said, I admit to being curious about what this last chapter of mine looks like.
In his wisdom, my oldest son told me, “It’s not the continuation of the last chapter. Mom, as a writer you understand beginnings, endings and messy middles. You work and live in scenes and chapters. I’m
asking you to think about the coming year as a beginning of a life different and new.”
Yes, it is about a beginning. I am standing in a place I’ve not experienced before. My husband is terminally ill, and I am caring for him at a distance now. Even though we talk every day, I miss his strong presence desperately. Sometimes I call just to hear his voice. I remind myself we made the right decision; he is getting expert care which I could no longer provide even with outside home health.
Cautiously, I move forward, embraced by my new writing room, loving the reassuring mountain views from my office window, relishing the approach of the late afternoon sun edging its way across my lanai. All is right with the world outside of my windows. I love the sense of community, even when I am only an observer.
Moving forward, feeling safe and loved by those closest to me, I will focus this year on re-claiming my health and hoping to hang onto it at a reasonable level. I will feed myself through the support of the loving writers in the Writers Group and continue my involvement with the VA Caregiver Support Group.
My last chapter will be beautiful because I believe it so. Surely, no one on the planet could feel more special than I.
My Hope for the Coming Year by Kitty Comstock
My Sunday morning walk around the Windsor Gardens Loop gave me the gifts of crisp morning air and warm sunshine. I discovered a strong desire to revel in the beauty of my surroundings. I was overcome with a strong feeling of playfulness and an inability to put words on paper. I smiled at the waving Santas and marveled at the creativity of each display.
Christmas and Hanukkah came on the same day this year and both were displayed with respect.
When I returned home, I looked at what I had written about hope for the coming year.
The words weren’t quite clicking. Then it struck me. I wasn’t finished reflecting and saying goodbye and thanks for the experiences I had in 2024.
Yes, I had some “trials and tribulations” – a phrase of my mother’s that will be with me forever. It sums up the myriad little things life throws my way. I took a deep calming breath and lit a candle to
Oh dear
It’s another year
I hope not to see last year
In my rearview mirror
Or it will bring a bit of sadness and a tear
honor the many friends in my own small circle who have died or have dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. I am thankful for what they brought to my life.
This year’s Thanksgiving gathering with family and friends in New Mexico was warm and welcoming. Christmas with long-time friends in Denver brought a renewed spirit of love and hope for the future as I watched the 1-year, 2-year and 3-year-old play with toys. The littlest wondering what this holiday is all about and who are these people wanting to hold me?
Stepping back to reflect, was just what I needed in order for my words and feelings to come together. I will hold my head high as the year 2025 arrives bringing with it the changes that each year always brings and gathering all the hope, strength and positive spirit I can muster to make it a great year.
I wish the same for you!
Another Year by Cindy Peters
I will try not to have negative thoughts to smear Rather get in gear
To have some cheer
For a better year!
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
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GARAGE FOR RENT
UNDERGROUND GARAGE SPACE FOR RENT $50/mo. 6-month lease. Storage closet provided. Get protection from the cold, snow, hail, and theft. Text 303-618-0363.
GARAGE FOR SALE
GARAGE FOR SALE -- If interested, call Mary Lou 720-416-8462.
IMMACULATE CONDO FOR RENT – Remodeled one bedroom one bath. Very open and ‘roomy.’ Close to the CenterPoint club house area. Garage available. Call or text Shirley 303-503-0745.
LARGE SPACIOUS 2BED/2BATH, 1700 sq. ft. condo available immediately at the Windsor Gardens Community. At least one person must be 55+. 2 car spaces are available in the underground garage. Several nice upgrades with freshly painted rooms and a large balcony facing a beautiful yard. 4th floor at 9655 E Center Ave 6D. Monthly rent is $1,950 with 1 month deposit. If interested, please contact Lucy at 303-990-0182.
HOMES FOR SALE
IMMACULATE CONDO FOR SALE 1 bedroom/1 bath, 855 sq. ft. Completely Remodeled. Call or text 303-503-0745.
OVERLOOKING GOLF COURSE UNIT Rarely Available! Remodeled 2bed/2bath, 1200 SF condo. 690 S Alton Way #10B. Contact Caroline Glidden at Compass RE, 4643 S Ulster #500, Denver. www.carolinesellsdenver.com 303-884-1264. Call today for more info.
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
NEED WELL-MAINTAINED VEHICLE: Please call Paulette 303-319-0613. If there is no answer leave a message.
SERVICES
PROFESSIONAL HOUSE CLEANING SERVICES – Eco friendly, dependable, and trustworthy. Flexible availability. Shay 303-562-6368.
SERVICES continued
NAILS & SKIN CARE BY CATHY I have 35 yrs experience in manicures,pedicures,Waxing, Eyelash/Eyebrow dyes. I am mobile & will come to you. Please call for Appt. 303-549-3854.
CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE (CNA) – Personal care, companionship, transportation, hospice, grocery store runs, meal preparation, 24/7 care service & more. 20 years’ experience! Excellent references!! Maria H. (720)232-4371.
SQUEAKY CLEAN WITH JENNA LEIGH: Fast, thorough, and reliable. Call for free consultation 720-978-4470.
WG RESIDENT WITH 30 YEARS caregiver experience. Very reliable, also run errands, good references. Loretta Wright 720-822-5601.
FOR ALL YOUR SEWING & ALTERATION needs, custom made and more. Please call Soledad 303-399-5513 (no texts). WG Resident.
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES. WG resident can provide transportation to DIA. Call Kathy at 720-480-6486.
SEWING SERVICES! Alterations/repairs on clothing, home decor, needlework/quilt finishing. WG resident w/great quality and prices. Call/text Pam at 607-639-1274.
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.
CONDO PAINTING: Detailed and Professional! Friendly and Reliable. Please call Bob 720-621-7767.
HOME HELPER ASSISTANT: Light housekeeping, light meal prep, companionship, etc. Sheryl 720-323-1467.
GOOD CAREGIVER CNA; 5 yrs. exp. Ybralem. 720-243-6267.
MAGGIE’S HOME HEALTH CARE Men & Women, bathe, meals, errands, lifting/mobility, light cleaning, on call. 720-309-5966.
I HAVE 5 YRS EXP. & a good caregiver. Fana 720-481-9130.
CAREGIVER CNA 10 yrs exp. All your Daily needs. Abby 720-324-3825.
HOUSECLEANING: I provide all types of cleaning, including bathrooms, bedroom, kitchen. Contact Veronica Peralta 720-387-5426.
EXPERIENCED CAREGIVER, 14 yrs exp. with Dementia and Alzheimer’s patients. Senait Abera 303-667-6328.
HAIRCUTS – SHEAR-N-MOTION provides in-home haircuts to men and women. Licensed, insured, and over 20+ years’ experience. Call/Text 720422-4117 or email shearnmotion@gmail.com.
CATLOVER’S CAT CARE Yvonne Refs 303-548-6230.
MID-DAY DOG WALKING M-F, 15- or 30-minute visits between the hours of 10 am – 3 pm. Call Sherry for meet and greet 303-472-6943.
EXPERIENCED MALE CAREGIVER: Provides Excellent Care 720-9984288.
The Windsor Gardens Association, including its board of directors and employees and the Windsor Life staff, are not responsible or liable for any of the services or products advertised in the Windsor Life publication, nor do we endorse any advertisement, product or service. The association recommends that you thoroughly research any product or service and check references prior to hiring any individual or company.
AIR CONDITIONING
Air Conditioner Sales & Service
Tom Grace
2443 S. University #211 303-755-2111 or tmmytomato@aol.com
APPLIANCE REPAIR
5280 Appliance Service
Service and repair all appliances
Bonded & insured 17 yrs experience Call Mark 720-230-3250
1. What was the first word that Helen Keller said?
2. Who was President for only 32 days?
3. In what city did the St. Valentine’s Massacre take place?
4. What is the most used letter in the alphabet?
5. What is the dot over the lower case “i” and “j” called?
MONTHLY TEAM 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 Welcome! It’s all about FUN!
