Do you ever wonder who is involved behind the scenes at Windsor Gardens? Well, recently, the accomplishments of our staff have been especially notable, and these individuals should be recognized with a thumbs-up or thank you. Only a few are named here; there are many more who deserve to be recognized.
A recent hailstorm left much of our community in need of immediate attention. On Saturday and Sunday after the storm, several grounds crew members were here to clean up what was left behind. The tremendous aftermath was exhausting for these workers, especially after working the previous week in the hot weather, and they reported to work without complaint again on Monday to resume their regular duties.
The community BBQ was well attended by approximately 400 residents and family members. This event required a lot of preparation for feeding so many people! Activities Director Steve Follweiler, the activities staff, and additional administrative staff were there to make sure everything ran smoothly. We also appreciate the many volunteers who helped serve the food, not to mention the helpful hands who pitched in for the set-up and cleanup tasks. I can't tell you how many bags of trash needed to be disposed of, recycling items dumped,
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2024 Board Officers & Committees Association Contacts
Asst. Secretary: Gay Ann Ost Director-at-Large: Dennis Knight
WINDSOR LIFE: THE NEWS OF WINDSOR GARDENS
ADVERTISING: Ad reservations and files are due the 10th of the month prior to the month of publication. Call 303-364-7485 or email karellano@ wgamail.com for advertising information.
SUBMISSIONS: Submissions are due the 15th of the month prior to the month of publication and will be reviewed by the WG Public Relations Committee or administrators for possible publication. Email WindsorLife@ wgamail.com.
DELIVERY: Windsor Life is delivered by the end of the first week of the month.
Windsor Life is published by the Windsor Gardens Association Board of Directors for the benefit of Windsor Gardens residents and is dedicated to fostering communication and collaboration among the residents, board of directors and staff; promoting Windsor Gardens' numerous and diverse activities; and informing residents of community resources and issues. The Windsor Gardens Association, its board of directors and employees and the Windsor Life staff are not responsible or liable for any of the services or products advertised in the Windsor Life publication, nor do we endorse any advertisement, product or service. The association recommends that you research any product or service and check references before hiring any individual or company.
Windsor Gardens Association
595 South Clinton Street Denver, CO 80247 303-364-7485 www.windsorgardensdenver.org
Community & Committee
NOTE: Not all of the committees meet every month.
Attend in Person: Most meetings will be in the Colorado Room with exceptions noted below.
Join by Phone via Zoom: Phone option available for many committee meetings. Call 720-928-9299 at the time of the meeting and use the meeting ID and passcode provided with the individual meetings in the below schedule.
Join Online via Zoom: Online option available for many committee meetings. Go to www.zoom.com. Click “Join a meeting” and enter the meeting ID and passcode provided with the individual meetings in the below schedule.
COMMUNITY MEETINGS
Building Rep. Committee
Wednesday, July 17, 3 p.m. In person in CenterPoint and via Zoom. See Zoom details below.
Potential Board Candidates Q&A
Tuesday, July 30, 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. in person in CenterPoint.
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Auditing Committee Thursday, July 11, 9 a.m.
In person in the Colorado Room
Architectural Review Committee Wednesday, July 10, 10 a.m.
Entrance Tower Ad Hoc Committee Thursday, July 18, 10 a.m. Meeting ID: 871 3033 4388 Passcode: 723043
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Association Offices Closed
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving
Christmas
New Year's Day
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Monday, September 2, 2024
Thursday, November 28, 2024
Friday, November 29, 2024
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
In Remembrance
To share the passing of someone with the community, please submit the deceased’s name, date of death, building number and any life memories you’d like to share to WindsorLife@wgamail.com or to the association office. Remembrances are subject to editing, including for length and grammar.
Luis Manuel Chavez
Luis Manuel Chavez was born in Peru, on February 23, 1961, and he was loved by all who knew him. He passed away on May 18, 2024, after bravely battling a rare cancer, leiomyosarcoma, for nearly three years. He is survived by his wife, Holli; his son, Adam; his daughter, Sabrina; his mother, Bertha; his sister, Charro; and brothers Miguel, Carlos, Juan, Gustavo, and Jorge, as well as many nephews and nieces and other loving family members.
Luis loved life. He loved working in the restaurant industry and held many positions, but he was happiest when waiting tables. He just loved the interaction with the customers. He worked at Windsor Gardens in the Blossoms Restaurant.
He will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him.
Your Turn: Write a Letter
Write a letter to the board, administrators or the community. Letters are published at the discretion of the Windsor Gardens Board of Directors, administrators and editor.
Submission Specifications
All letters must include the writer’s name, address and phone number for verification purposes. The writer’s name will be included with those letters that are published. Anonymous letters will not be considered.
Letters are published based on space availability. Letters are limited to 300 words and may be edited for grammar, clarity, civility and space. Please provide sources for any articles or data referenced in your letter. Letters containing obvious factual inaccuracies, unattributed facts and quotes, or libelous statements will not be printed.
Reviews, positive or negative, of businesses that are lessees of Windsor Gardens will not be published.
In order to include diverse opinions, letters from the same writer will not be published more than three times per year and not in consecutive issues. Continued responses to other letters will be limited to open the forum for new writers and topics.
E-mail to: WindsorLife@wgamail.com
Mail to: Windsor Life, 595 S. Clinton St., Denver, CO 80247
Living in a Safe Community
The increase in crime in the Denver Metro area is well known and, unfortunately, that includes our community. A very important benefit to living at Windsor Gardens is our dedicated Community Response team. In 27 days in April, they received 1,356 calls, with 144 being police activities.
It has been acknowledged that there have been several building invasions, which substantially increases risk to Windsor Gardens residents and presents an emergent situation. Yet at the April 16 “Light Your Lanai” meeting, the audience was told that these instances would not be addressed, and an additional town hall
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Candidates Needed for Two Positions on the 2025 WG Board of Directors
Potential Candidates can Learn More on July 30 at 2 p.m. or 6 p.m. in CenterPoint
Two positions on the Windsor Gardens Board of Directors are up for election this year. Both positions have three-year terms, beginning on January 1, 2025.
Windsor Gardens owners interested in learning more about running for election and serving on the board of directors are invited to attend a question-and-answer session on July 30, 2024, in CenterPoint. One session is at 2 p.m. and the other is at 6 p.m. Board Candidate Nomination Period
The board candidate nomination period is July 31 through August 23, 2024. Nomination petitions and consent forms will be available beginning July 30 at the candidate information sessions and in
the administration office. Please return the completed nomination forms to the administration office. The deadline for submitting the forms is Friday, August 23, 4:30 p.m.
Candidates also must provide a resume and a photo to the office on or before August 23, 4:30 p.m. You may provide your own highresolution photo, or the administration office can take a photo. Candidate resumes and photos will be published in Windsor Life. Additional board election information, including the dates and times for the meet-the-candidate forums and voting details, will be published in the August 2024 issue of the Windsor Life.
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tents broken down, and supplies returned to their original homes. The time and effort, I’m sure, was exhausting.
Bill Walsh and his crew were out on the golf course the night before the concert, getting the stage and sound equipment ready for the next day. They were practically eaten up by the mosquitoes. During the actual concert, Bill was busy behind (and even under) the stage keeping everything working so that there was no interruption of the music. Some staff members were constantly back and forth until after the performance ended. Who knew three showers and a little hail would be a part of this event. Even the weather forecasters were not prepared.
Our Emerald Greens Pro Shop is doing very well under the leadership of Joey Schlueter and his staff. At a recent committee meeting, Joey shared statistics for June 2024 compared to June 2023 sales. So far, many line items have blown last year’s performance out of the water. Retail sales and league play are a
few worth noting. What an outstanding performance.
Community Response Chief Chris Scovil and his team are very busy, as usual, with safety issues, and the needs of residents are a top priority. The things they face can be trying, but they do a great job maintaining the training they need to be prepared for such issues.
Without all our staff members in the office and out in the field, we would not be able to carry out our HOA’s priorities for maintaining the place we call home.
Again, a continued thumbs up to all of them and may their summer be enjoyable. Our staff members are committed to our community and exemplify this by going above and beyond daily. On behalf of our community, I want to express our appreciation for all they do.
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would be held to address these concerns. There have been additional occurrences of potentially unsafe situations for residents, and still no meeting has been scheduled, and will not be until July or August.
The majority of our residents do not have the opportunity to be informed at a committee or board of directors meeting. I understand the time constraints on our Community Response team, but not addressing serious safety issues with the community is unacceptable. Transparency and communication will only help to make Windsor Gardens a safer community.
Kathy Callender
Response to "Living in a Safe Community"
We want to thank you for your letter, which raised some important issues and concerns. Here at Windsor Gardens, we value the safety of all our residents, staff and visitors.
Regarding the break-ins in the two building storage areas and the stolen lockboxes, no one was threatened or harmed. Although the upset caused by these incidents is understandable, we would like to clarify that they were not invasions. Soon after these breakins, the association sent a community-wide Pilera notice alerting
residents and reminding them to keep their unit doors and vehicles locked and to not let anyone into the building whom they do not know.
The intention of the "Light Your Lanai" event was to set a compelling tone for unity at Windsor Gardens. The agenda was prepared with general safety reminders and community engagement in mind. For this reason, we wanted to wait and address specific incidents at a stand-alone event for the discussion of safety concerns.
Unfortunately, the crime rate in Denver continues to rise. Here at Windsor Gardens, we continue to do our best to keep everyone safe and abreast of any safety issues. We also believe it is important to provide opportunities for residents to communicate their concerns and ask questions. The Community Response and Activities Departments are planning an event on Wednesday, August 7, at 3:30 p.m. in the auditorium to address safety concerns at Windsor Gardens. Our Community Response team will lead the discussions, and there will be a Q&A session.
We acknowledge your resolve to address safety concerns in our community. And again, thank you.
Captain Joe Gaulden, Community Response
Steve Follweiler, Activities Director
WG Board in Motion
At their regular board meeting on June 26, 2024, the Windsor Gardens Board of Directors approved the following:
• Finance Committee motions:
Motion to transfer $379,019.25 to the capital reserve account.
Motion to transfer $196,204.60 to the capital reserve account. (This transfer represents the June insurance loan payment from the operating account.)
• Policy Committee motions:
Motion to publish the proposed revised policy concerning exterior holiday decoration displays by residential buildings in the Windsor Life for review and comment.
Motion to publish the proposed new policy concerning holiday decoration displays in the community center, auditorium, exterior common elements and in the Windsor Life for review and comment.
• Public Relations Committee motion to include the High Line Canal article from Eydie McDaniel and James Keyworth in the Windsor Life.
• Motion to formally adopt the proposed amendment to the community gardens policy as published in the June 2024 issue of Windsor Life, changing the access time for the east gardens to 8 p.m. from 7 p.m.
• At a special board meeting on June 18, 2024, the board approved the finance committee’s motion to proceed with the recommendation to secure 80% of the natural gas hedging for the winter months of 2024 through 2025 at the estimated cost of $6.25 per dekatherm.
• On June 24, 2024, the board passed an electronic motion to accept the pollution insurance policy proposal submitted by Cherry Creek Insurance Group with a premium amount of $26,790.00.
• On June 27, 2024, the board passed an electronic motion to approve an underground garage project information document to be distributed to the homeowners and residents affected by the underground garage project in parking lots 24, 25 and 26.
Proposed New Policy for Holiday Decoration Displays in the Community Center, Auditorium, Exterior Common Elements and Offices
The below proposed new policy will be voted on by the WG Board of Directors on July 24, 2024. If you have questions or comments about the proposed new policy, please email them to board@wgamail.com or mail a letter to 595 S. Clinton Street, Denver, CO 80247. Letters may also be dropped off at the association office.Please submit comments by July 23, 2024.
HOLIDAY DECORATIONS DISPLAYED IN THE COMMUNITY CENTER, AUDITORIUM, EXTERIOR COMMON ELEMENTS, AND OFFICES
The authority for this policy is granted by the Declaration for Windsor Gardens Association, Article 5, Section 5.16, Rules and Regulations.
During the winter months, Association members, employees and volunteers observe several unique cultural and religious holidays. While it is a time of celebration, we must be mindful and respectful of the rich and diverse cultures that are present in our community and avoid the appearance of endorsing one religion or culture over another. This holiday decoration policy is intended to assist the Association in achieving these goals.
1. WHEN EXTERIOR HOLIDAY DECORATIONS MAY BE DISPLAYED
a) Interior and exterior decorations may be displayed by the Association any time after the first Saturday in November;
b) Every effort will be made to remove interior and exterior holiday decorations by January 31, but no later than February 28.
2. HOLIDAY DECORATIONS DISPLAYED BY THE ASSOCIATION
It is the association’s desire to respect and celebrate diversity and inclusion during the recognized holidays. Therefore, decorations and symbols from various traditions and festivities, if possible, will be reflected in the holiday decorations. Such decorations may include, but are not limited to festive lights and lanterns, menorahs,
winter scenes, wreathes, evergreens, garlands, and foliage, trees and bushes bearing ornaments, snowmen, reindeer, and other animals, Santa Clauses and elves.
Other considerations:
a) All such holiday decorations will be approved by the department staff responsible for managing the area where the decorations are displayed.
b) In the community center and auditorium, resident volunteers may be utilized to help decorate the space. In some cases, decorations put up by volunteers may need to be adjusted or removed by department staff.
c) To avoid the appearance of endorsing one religion or culture over another, the Association will not accept resident donations of any holiday decorations for display; however, residents may submit written recommendations or suggestions to the activities department for new or different decorations and symbols to be displayed in the community center or auditorium. Written recommendations and suggestions should be received by the activities department no later than September 1 of each year.
d) As an exception to this rule, employees with permanent assigned workspaces may decorate them with respectful and appropriate religious and/or cultural decorations during the holiday season.
e) The Association reserves the right to remove any holiday decorations that do not comply with this policy.
The below proposed revised residential buildings holiday decorations policy will be voted on by the WG Board of Directors on July 24, 2024. If you have questions or comments about the proposed new policy, please email them to board@wgamail.com or mail a letter to 595 S. Clinton Street, Denver, CO 80247. Letters may also be dropped off at the association office. Please submit comments by July 23, 2024.
EXTERIOR HOLIDAY DECORATION DISPLAYS BY RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
The authority for this policy is granted by the Declaration for Windsor Gardens Association, Article 5, Section 5.16, Rules and Regulations, Article 4, Section 4.3, Association Maintenance, Section 4.4, Owner Maintenance Responsibilities, and Section 4.5, Limited Common Elements. Reference should also be made to Article 5, Section 5.7, Restrictions on Structural Alterations and Exterior Improvements and Section 5.8, Restrictions on Interior Floor Finishes, Interior Structural Improvements and Common Element Alteration.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENT REGARDING HOLIDAY DECORATING
Intolerance and misunderstandings can arise during the winter holiday season because of the numerous religious and cultural traditions that are important to people. While it is a time of celebration, it is also a time to be mindful and respectful of the rich and diverse cultures and beliefs that are present within our community.
It is the association’s desire to respect and celebrate diversity and inclusion during the holiday season. Therefore, decorations and symbols from various traditions and festivities, if possible, should be reflected in the holiday decorations. The association encourages neighbors to strengthen connections with one another by learning about the different traditions and beliefs that are celebrated in each building. Buildings are encouraged to support the wonderful cultures that are found within Windsor Gardens by creating holiday displays that celebrate diversity, inclusion, and kindness to one another.
The Association will consider members’ requests to allow exterior decorations for holidays celebrated outside of the winter holiday season covered by this policy.
EXTERIOR HOLIDAY DECORATION DISPLAYS BY RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS.
This policy applies only to the exterior holiday decorations displayed by residential buildings.
1. PROCESS FOR DETERMINING THE NATURE OF EXTERIOR HOLIDAY DECORATIONS.
Because the season encompasses the celebration of holidays and festivals of national and diverse religious, cultural and racial significance, decisions regarding the display of holiday decorations should be determined by interested building residents attending a building meeting conducted in accordance with the building’s guidelines.
The following is a non-exclusive list of issues that should be considered:
a) Whether the displays should include religious and/or secular and/or general seasonal decorations;
b) The appropriateness of any proposed religious decorations in light of the established mainstream beliefs, practices and traditions of the relevant religion(s) and cultures;
c) Whether the decorations are generally appropriate for the season and public display;
d) Whether the decorations meet the restrictions set forth in this policy statement;
e) Decorations should be consistent with the principles set forth in the Association’s Diversity and Inclusion Statement regarding Holiday Decorating and strive to celebrate the rich diversity of the Windsor Gardens community.
2. WHEN EXTERIOR HOLIDAY DECORATIONS MAY BE DISPLAYED.
a) Holiday decorations or displays can be placed on the property any time after the first Saturday in November;
b) Holiday lights may be turned on the Monday prior to the Thanksgiving weekend through January 31;
c) Every effort must be made to remove holiday decorations from the property promptly by January 31 and in no event later than February 28.
3. WHERE EXTERIOR HOLIDAY DECORATIONS MAY BE DISPLAYED.
a) Holiday decorations and cords must have a five-foot setback from and may not cross sidewalks, walkways, and entryways;
b) Private exterior holiday decorations may be placed within the limited common element lanais of units;
c) No other private decorations are allowed in exterior common elements.
4. EXTERIOR LIGHTING RESTRICTIONS.
a) Lights may not be disruptive, distracting, or constitute a nuisance;
b) Lights from decorations must be shut off by 10 p.m. daily;
5. NOISE RESTRICTIONS.
a) Decorations that make or emit noises that are disruptive to neighboring units are prohibited.
6. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.
a) Any electric decorations, including electrical cords and extension cords should carry the Underwriters Laboratories seal of approval;
b) All outdoor lights must be rated for outdoor use;
c) Care must be taken to not overload electrical circuits. Any questions with regard to the building’s circuitry should be addressed to the Association maintenance department by submitting a work order request;
d) In order to ensure the safety of ground crews while completing fall clean up, do not leave electrical cords extended across lawn areas prior to the Monday before Thanksgiving weekend;
e) All decorations must be properly anchored in place;
f) Decorations may not contain any live flame;
g) Residents shall not climb on the building or the building canopies or place themselves in dangerous situations in common areas;
h) If financially feasible, buildings are encouraged to hire professional installers.
From the General Manager
MAY 30 HAILSTORM RESULTS IN WIDESPREAD ROOF AND GUTTER DAMAGE
General Manager Rebecca Zazueta
The May 30 hailstorm was the first storm at Windsor Gardens that I have experienced where the damage was so widespread in the community. In past storm events, whether it was wind, hail, ice or the weight of snow, the damage to HOA property was contained to a specific area or directional exposure. This storm was big, and the property damage was significant. A property damage claim was filed with the association's insurance carriers on June 4.
Facilities Maintenance Manager Bill Walsh, the association's insurance adjuster, and a team of inspectors have been inspecting all
the roofs and gutters over the past few weeks. While we do not have repair and replacement estimates yet, we do know that the property insurance policy has a 2% wind and hail deductible. This deductible can be passed on to owners, so everyone needs to be aware of this possibility. As we are in the early stages of gathering information for this claim, we do not know the cost of repairs, the value of the 2% deductible, and how or if the deductible will be charged to owners. As we receive additional information, updates will be provided.
Owners should have an HO-6 policy, a condo owner's insurance policy. One policy option is loss assessment coverage, which could potentially pay for the hailstorm deductible if the HOA bills owners for it.You may wish to check with your insurance agent to confirm that your policy has this coverage.
UNDERGROUND GARAGES INFORMATION DOCUMENT AVAILABLE
A recent complaint to the city of Denver's Public Health and Environment Department about the area under construction near building 58 at 9315 East Center Avenue prompted a public health and environment investigator to review our contractor's safety plan for the underground garage project. The investigator found the plan to be compliant with city requirements.
The association agreed to prepare an underground garage project information document to satisfy concerns regarding the project's impacts on nearby residents. The document was mailed to the owners and residents of the ten buildings directly involved in this
project and is available on the association's website. To access a copy, click on the resource center tab, click on "Committees" and then open the underground garage committee folder to access a copy.
An underground garage committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 17, at 1 p.m. in the Colorado Room. Questions regarding the information document will be answered at the meeting. Please send written questions by Monday, July 15, to rzazueta@wgamail.com. You may also deliver your written questions to the administrative office.
A/C UNITS AND DENVER’S ENERGY PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
In May 2023, an article was published in the Windsor Life regarding Denver's requirements for energy performance and greenhouse emissions reductions for multifamily buildings. The article explained that individual condominium units may be impacted by permit changes that will occur in 2025 for packaged terminal air conditioners (PTACs), otherwise known as the box air conditioning units found in most units within Windsor Gardens.
We recently received updated information from Energize Denver, which states that if the PTAC/box air conditioning units are literally
EL GRAN JARDIN UPDATE
plugged into the wall for power, they do not require a permit for replacement. This means that the existing air conditioning units at Windsor Gardens can be replaced with another plug-in unit, and there are no additional requirements.
We will continue to watch for the publication of the 2025 Denver energy code to confirm the information we have received and evaluate whether HOA modification guidelines need to be updated.
Dayana Aldape has stepped away from her role at El Gran Jardin Restaurant and is no longer responsible for its day-to-day operations and management. El Gran Jardin will continue as a family business, with Dayana maintaining co-ownership until it is transitioned to another family member, which is expected to occur sometime before September. The family intends to operate the restaurant as usual and sincerely thanks Windsor Gardens residents for their continued support.
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THE SACRED ART of DYING
End of Life Doula I will bring all that is needed to comfort and support my dying client and loved ones through the sometimes difficult process, until death.
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From the General Manager continued
LANAI ENCLOSURES & WATER INTRUSION
Issues with lanai maintenance and repair come up regularly. I want to highlight some information on drainage challenges and water intrusion with enclosed lanais.
Our community is flat, natural drainage is nonexistent, and the streets are higher than the buildings in some areas. There are many areas in the community where stormwater may seep into first-floor lanais because of the lack of natural drainage. Occasionally, we also get water in the first-floor hallways and lobby areas after a significant storm. There are no easy fixes for this community issue, but we are aware of the problem. Drainage improvements around the buildings are one of the projects being evaluated by the association to determine the scope of work and cost to implement repairs. If the project is pursued, it will be incorporated into a future reserve study as a new project, funding will be allocated, and a phased repair schedule will be determined. For now, it is important to be aware of the drainage issues, especially if you are a first-floor owner with personal property on your lanai that could be damaged by water intrusion. See below for more information regarding enclosed lanais and insurance responsibilities.
Lanais were originally designed to be outdoor areas. Over the years, many of the lanais have been enclosed and turned into indoor living spaces. It is important for owners to be aware that interior finishes in their enclosed lanai may be damaged by
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
water intrusion as the lanai was not designed or intended to be a continuation of the indoor living space. Stormwater may enter through the enclosure itself or the adjacent building surfaces that were not designed to be watertight like the interior spaces within units.
The association does not insure or have liability for damage to interior finishes within enclosed lanais as they are improvements and personal property of the owner, so please be sure your HO-6 condo insurance policy includes the lanai enclosure, as well as the personal property within the space.
Lanais are limited common elements for which the owners are responsible for maintenance and repair.
According to the association's legal documents, lanais are limited common elements that are for the exclusive use of the unit. Unit owners are responsible for improvement, maintenance, repair, upkeep and replacement of lanai enclosures, including lanai doors, windows and screens.
It is important to point out that even if the lanai enclosure was there when you purchased the unit from a prior owner, it is still an owner improvement on a limited common element that is for your exclusive use. This means you are responsible for the maintenance and repair of the lanai enclosure regardless of whether you personally installed it or not.
MAINTENANCE & GROUNDS UPDATES
Underground Garages Project: Work is continuing at underground parking lot 24. The workers have completed the areas next to building 58. One more east-west cable will need to be done near the building. The crew is working more than 40 feet away from the building now.
Backfill in the back of building 64 is done.
The final cable repair near building 80 is being completed, and waterproofing in that area is complete.
Roof Replacement: The roof on building 50 is complete. The gutter installation is pending.
The roof coating was completed on building 11, and the gutters were replaced.
Rooftop Units: The rooftop unit (unit 9) that services the north side of the fitness center and the community response front desk area was replaced in June.
Boiler Replacement: The boiler system replacement in building 80 is nearly done.
Technology Project: Verizon's design is expected by the first part of July. The Verizon team is revisiting the survey details to maximize both rooftop and ground coverage.
Fitness Center: The renovations, flooring replacement, and installation of new fitness equipment have been completed.
Restaurant: Bar stools were replaced.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
We repaired the tiles in the men’s and women’s locker rooms. One shower had to be completely re-tiled. The others had broken tiles repaired.
The main entrance sign was repaired.
The large item pick up was not done as promised by WM. The pick-up day was scheduled for Wednesday, June 22, but it did not occur until Saturday, June 25.
The outdoor pool successfully opened on May 24.
We sustained significant hail damage from a storm on May 30. We are working on the roof and gutter damage assessments now.
GROUNDS
The May 30 hailstorm damaged newly planted flowerbeds; 48 beds required partial or full replanting. The grounds crew worked the following weekend to clean up the community.
New landscaping was installed behind building 64 after the backfill was completed.
The golf course and other turf areas have been fertilized.
There have been several irrigation issues, including electrical problems and valve replacements.
HALLWAY CARPET REPLACEMENT
Building 56 is in progress.
PAINT DEPARTMENT
Exterior Painting: Buildings 16 and 18 are complete, work is in progress on building 52 and building 24 has been scheduled.
Other Projects: We repaired and painted the entire fitness center. Painted several unit doors for ARC compliance and repaired drywall in multiple locations. The paint department’s extension ladders were stolen overnight on June 3, 2024, outside of building 18, parking lot 7. This incident slowed down the department’s progress.
The Risks of Going Without a Condo Owner’s Insurance Policy
From Tammy Tafoya-Paredes, Business Manager
A condo owner’s decision to forgo a condo insurance policy is financially risky – a gamble that jeopardizes your home, belongings and future security.
A condo owner’s policy, called an HO-6 policy, can protect what your HOA’s master insurance policy doesn’t cover. If you opt out of a HO-6 policy, you expose yourself to a host of financial vulnerabilities. Without it, you would be personally responsible for any damage within the confines of your unit and additional living expenses if you’re unable to stay in your unit due to a loss. You also take on exposure to possible liability claims. Without HO-6 protection, a kitchen fire or plumbing failure, for example, could result in an overwhelming out-of-pocket expense to repair your unit and replace personal belongings.
An HO-6 policy typically covers personal property, liability and any improvements or alterations made by the owner. There are also endorsements for hotel stays if you are unable to stay in your unit and there is coverage in case you are assessed for an HOA loss. Another key component of the HO-6 policy is personal liability coverage, which protects against claims of bodily injury or property damage inflicted on others.
It can be confusing how your policy works with the HOA’s master policy when it comes to coverage and exclusions. The HOA’s insurance will generally cover the liability and property damage of the common areas. Some examples include the exterior building components, hallways, lobbies, elevators, and the many amenities and community center. The HOA insures the basic structure of the building and originally installed items, with exception to service lines that service individual units. The declaration further clarifies
insurance responsibilities.Other exceptions in the master policy’s coverage of common areas include when a storm damages the roofs of the buildings, and a 2% deductible applies to the insurance claim. Check with your insurance provider to ensure you have loss assessment coverage; you may need to purchase it separately.
Floods, earthquakes, sewer backups, windstorms and hurricanes are other incidents you may need to purchase additional coverage for. These types of events are often not covered by a standard policy. Also, sewer and drain backup coverage is recommended, especially for first-floor owners.
Renters Need Insurance Too
A renter’s policy is called an HO-4. It is like condo owner’s insurance but for renters. Tenants tend to think that since they don’t own the unit, they don’t need insurance, but renter’s insurance is a safety net that helps replace personal belongings if they’re destroyed in a kitchen fire, plumbing failure, or a similar event. Also, it can provide coverage for temporary housing in the event the rental unit cannot be occupied due to a loss.
An HO-4 policy typically covers personal property, liability and loss coverage. Renter’s insurance can also help keep your relationship healthy with your landlord, especially when a major event with significant damage or loss occurs.
All tenants are strongly encouraged to have an HO-4 policy. And it is important to know what your policy does and does not cover in advance of unexpected damages, so you can have peace of mind knowing that you are protected.
Construction on Dayton St. and Lowry Vista
Have you ever noticed that Denver seems to only have two seasons – winter and construction season? While it can sometimes be frustrating to deal with interruptions to our lives due to construction, it is nice to know that progress is being made! It is also nice to know what projects we're seeing in our community. The District 5 office has received a number of questions about what is happening on Dayton Street and at Lowry Vista, as residents of Windsor Gardens are seeing a lot of work trucks over there.
There are two construction projects happening in the area around Windsor Gardens right now, and both connect to Lowry Vista. For those of you who don’t know, Lowry Vista is the open land directly across Alameda Avenue from Windsor Gardens. It was used as the trash dump for Lowry Air Force Base and therefore is contaminated land. There is a three-foot-deep dirt cap on top of the affected area, which is still in its required “resting period” after clean up. There are parcels on the east and west side of Lowry Vista, which are referred to as “off the cap,” meaning that they are uncontaminated land that can be touched or developed even during the resting period for the contaminated land in the middle of the property.
The first local project you saw this spring was a Denver Water drainage project. A new drain line is running from Arapahoe County, up along Dayton Street, through the east parcel of Lowry Vista, and all the way up into Adams County. The construction
E-Bike Library Meeting and Demo
On Friday, July 26, at 1 p.m. in the auditorium, we'll learn about a study to determine the interest of Windsor Gardens residents and workers in short-term, free rental of e-bikes to get around. The study, funded through the Colorado Energy Office and supported by Councilwoman Amanda Sawyer, examines the feasibility of setting up a location in Windsor where you could borrow an e-bike for an hour, a day or even a week to get to work, go shopping or enjoy a ride along the High Line Canal.
Enjoy refreshments and connect with others while learning about the e-bike project. After the meeting, you can even test drive an e-bike. Helmets will be provided.
Please sign up at the Activities Desk.
materials and equipment for the project are being stored on vacant parcels of land along Dayton, including the site of the future indoor pickleball courts at the corner of Dayton and Mississippi, as well as on the eastern “off the cap” parcel of Lowry Vista. That’s the construction work you’re seeing over on the east side.
The second bit of construction you’re seeing at Lowry Vista is a new apartment complex that is being built “off the cap” on the western parcel of Lowry Vista, behind the fire station. All Lowry land is subject to development covenants that do not allow heights above four stories and require more parking spots per unit than the standard city requirements. Additionally, all Lowry developments must be reviewed and approved by the Lowry Design Review Committee (LDRC). This apartment complex meets all the legal criteria and has been approved by the LDRC. The property owner is developing the property under current zoning, which is referred to as “use by right.” This means that they did not apply for a rezoning that would have come before city council, so our office had no opportunity to weigh in on it.
We hope this is helpful information! Please don’t hesitate to reach out to our office if you have any questions or if there’s anything we can do to support you.
Do you have questions or concerns that you'd like to discuss with the WG Community Response team? Join us at a community safety Q&A session on Wednesday, August 7, at 3:30 p.m.in the auditorium.
Please sign up at the Activities Desk. We will have refreshments. Hope to see you there!
DON’T SHARE YOUR NUTS
From Katie Monasmith, Policy and Modifications Administrator
When you think about wildlife, your first thought may be where you can view these animals in state and national parks, zoos, or animal sanctuaries. Or you may think about hanging or filling a bird feeder or a funny story about a squirrel attempting to partake in the goodies.
Windsor Gardens has an assortment of its very own wild creatures, most notably the Canadian geese at Emerald Greens and the squirrels, birds and rabbits that frequent the plantings of the community gardens and the landscape cared for by the grounds crew. We do not see raccoons, coyotes, and foxes as often, but they move freely around the community at night and along the High Line Canal Trail.
When food is offered to them, wildlife can become dependent on their human neighbors and may stop hunting or foraging. Feeding wildlife also teaches animals that it is safe to approach areas where humans frequent, putting both animals and humans at risk. So, if you love them, don’t feed them! Don’t share your nuts!
The Windsor Gardens Feeding the Wildlife Policy aligns with city, state and federal law to protect the wildlife, pets and humans who live here. The policy states, “Feeding the wildlife anywhere on the common element or limited common element is expressly prohibited.” Residents observed feeding the wildlife at Windsor Gardens are subject to the covenant and rule enforcement procedure and could receive a fine for this action. A complete copy of this policy can be found in the Resource Center of the association's website under the “Policies” tab.
Residents can report wildlife violations and issues with nuisance wildlife to Denver 311 by visiting their website at https://www. denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/ Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/311-City-Services or calling 720-913-1311.
The Colorado Parks and Wildlife website has an interesting article about the challenges of living with wildlife and offers a guide to dealing with nuisance animals. Go to https://cpw.state.co.us/learn/ Pages/LivingwithWildlife.aspx.
POOL TIME: UNCOMPROMISED FUN, UNCOMPROMISED SAFETY
From Captain Joe Gaulden, Community Response
Promoting safety and well-being during pool time goes hand in hand with the pool policy guidelines at Windsor Gardens. Patrons swim at their own risk and should familiarize themselves with pool rules prior to participating. Lifeguards are on duty to ensure safety during designated child swim hours, and Community Response is available to provide emergency support and helpful recommendations that support Windsor Gardens policy. But it is important for residents to exercise caution and personal responsibility when spending time at the outdoor pool.
Extended time in the sun can bring health risks for our patrons. It is recommended to wear sunscreen and a hat or sit in the shade whenever possible. Be sure to drink plenty of water to stay hydrated and consult your physician before participating in new physical activity. It is safest to go to the pool with another person,
as swimming alone has many risks. In an emergency, when a lifeguard is not on duty, there is an emergency phone on the pool deck. Dial “9” prior to dialing 9-1-1, or the red emergency phone in the indoor pool hallway rings directly to Community Response. In the event of thunder, lightning or strong winds, patrons should evacuate the pool for everyone’s safety.
In addition to the pool rules, residents need to become familiar with the pool hours, procedures and policies. Last summer, several residents had questions about service and emotional support animals. Is either allowed in the pool area? Is there a difference? Yes, there is a difference, and each situation is unique. Residents who use association amenities with a service or emotional support animal are encouraged to review the association’s reasonable accommodation policy and contact the administrative office for more information.
SHOW YOUR APPRECIATION, GIVE THEM A THUMBS UP!
Give WG employees a thumbs up to acknowledge their contributions to our community as they go about tending grounds, painting buildings, filling work orders, providing security and running the offices of Windsor Gardens.
Community Response & Covenant Enforcement
PLEASE ENJOY OUR CANADIAN GEESE FROM A RESPECTFUL DISTANCE
From Katie Monasmith, Policy and Modifications Administrator
Our resident Canadian geese population is growing with the addition of seven new goslings, and they are starting to molt. Molting is the shedding of old feathers to make way for new growth. In Colorado, molting season typically starts as early as mid-June and can last until early August.
With the loss of flight feathers, these geese will remain on property during the molting period, and the community is faced with turf damage, increased goose poop, and protective geese parents.
While the goslings can be cute, their parents can be aggressive in protecting their young and will not shy away when approached. Please do not feed, approach, handle, or disturb the nest of this protected class of wildlife. We encourage you to observe and enjoy the geese from a distance.
The association will alter our hazing process on the golf course and grounds during this period. Dottie, our working golf course dog, will still be used for hazing but will be leashed.
COMMUNITY RESPONSE ACTIVITIES, JUNE 1 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024
Community Operated Policing Storefront
The COP Shop at WG
The COP Shop is operated by volunteers who work with the Denver Police Department to assist with citizen complaints, accident reports and other activities that would typically require a trip to the district station.
COP SHOP HOURS AT WG: Leetsdale Cop Shop will be in CenterPoint from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, July 8; Friday, July 12; Monday, July 22; and Friday, July 26.
Dear Cop Shop:
I was going to have my floors redone, and when I applied for credit for the materials, I was denied! I’m so embarassed. They said I had bad credit. I’ve always paid my bills on time. How could this happen?
Flabbergasted
Dear Flabbergasted:
News like that is always a shock. It could be a mistake, something simple like wrong information entered in your report. It could be
identity theft. Sometimes, thieves open accounts in your name but use a different address for bills and paperwork. You would never know unless you try to apply for credit like you did.
Your next step is to get your credit report from each reporting agency: Experian, Transunion and Equifax. Did you know you are entitled to a free report from each of them once a year? It will list all of the companies and payment history under your name. It’s available online at annualcreditreport.com – the official free credit report company. We know some folks are old school and don’t use computers much, but most of you know at least one person who can help you get your report.
Once you know the source of the problem, you can take steps to fix it. If you have questions or aren’t sure what steps to take, the Leetsdale Cop Shop can help you navigate the process.
The Leetsdale Cop Shop
If needed, the non-emergency police number is 720-9132000 and the District 3 Police Department is 720-913-1300. Leetsdale Cop Shop is also available at 303-329-0500 (call or text) or e-mail us at leetsdalecopshop@hotmail.com.
DEAR COP SHOP
Grounds
Maintenance
Supervisor
Dana Cusack
Down to Earth Grounds Maintenance
HAILSTORM DAMAGES
I probably jinxed our flowers by writing last month about an eventless planting year weatherwise because we had a terrible hailstorm after we planted the first half of the annual flowers. After the storm, we had to replant all or part of 48 flower beds. The begonias and impatiens took it the hardest, and most of them had to be removed. We left some of them, planting new flowers between the damaged but hopefully recovering plants.
The hail damaged some of our trees as much as it did our flowers. On Saturday and Sunday after the storm, fifteen grounds crew members came in to help clean up the leaves.
We were able to plant the flower beds with the second flower delivery, replant the beds with the damaged firstround of plants, mulch, clean up leaves, and cut the grass in one week’s time.
Many plants were stripped of their leaves by the hail, and we will witness an amazing recovery when many of the damaged trees and shrubs bounce back. But there will be a toll to pay as recovery may take quite some time for other parts of our landscape.
Congrats to the newest members of our 2024 Hole-in-One Club!
Tom Hooker (his second of the year!), Hole #3, May 21, 2024
Lois Belcher, Hole #7, June 8, 2024
July Tournament Schedule
FRIDAY, JULY 5
Dukes and Windsorettes Plant Your Flag Tournament
SATURDAY, JULY 20
Ruby Open, 2-Person Scramble
Please call the golf shop at 303366-3133 for more information.
Summer Supplies at the Golf Shop
Stop by the golf shop to pick up items you need for a great day at the pool! Whether you forgot your towel, sunglasses, sunscreen, or want to beat the heat with an ice cream or soda, the golf shop is the place for you!
SHRED-IT
Get ready to Shred-it on Monday, July 22, from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the administration parking lot. Join us for this Shred-It event sponsored by AARP Elderwatch. Bring your unneeded personal and financial paperwork for shredding.
Follow the one-way drive through line into the administrative parking lot to participate. To serve as many people as possible, you may bring up to three copy paper file boxes or one large trash bag.
Work Order Assistance
From Steve Follweiler, Activities Director
Lately, residents have been stopping by the activities office and making numerous work order requests. As a reminder, residents can file work orders concerning their building units or common areas in person at the administration office, via the association website, through the Pilera system, or by calling 303-364-7485, option 1, to reach the maintenance department. Additionally, any building issues should be reported to the building representatives. If you need help filing a work order, the administrative office staff can assist you. They can be reached at 303-364-7485.
Collection and Recycling of Batteries and Lightbulbs at WG
From Tessa Post, Assistant Activities Director
Residents have been enthusiastically participating in a volunteerled recycling initiative for batteries and lightbulbs at Windsor Gardens. Resident Christine Taraskiewicz has been collecting and recycling batteries for her building over the past two years. Christine pays for a yearly subscription with Ridwell, a heavy hitter in the recycling industry. She has graciously extended her services to more residents by collecting batteries and lightbulbs during the Donuts with Donna community meetings. What a great demonstration of neighbors helping neighbors!
Please Only Drop Off Batteries and Lightbulbs at the Donuts with Donna Meetings
Many batteries and lightbulbs have been left in the CenterPoint lobby or brought to us in the Activities Office for recycling. Unfortunately, we can’t store or hold these items due to limited space. We kindly ask that you only bring your batteries and lightbulbs when the Donuts with Donna meeting takes place on the 4th Thursday of every other month. The next one will be on Thursday, August 22, at 10 a.m. We appreciate all your support in keeping our community and working space clean. Help us keep this initiative going!
The association's administrative office will be holding several new resident orientation meetings this month. One session via Zoom and the others in-person in the administrative office.
Please note: walk-ins are not encouraged, as there is important new resident paperwork that must be completed prior to attending a new resident orientation.
Please call 303-364-7485 for availability and to make an appointment for either an in-person or Zoom orientation.
IN-PERSON ORIENTATIONS
Thursday, July 11, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Tuesday, July 16, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Administrative Office, 595 S. Clinton St.
ZOOM ORIENTATION
Tuesday, July 9, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Join by computer
Go to www.zoom.com. Click “Join a meeting”.Enter the meeting ID: 833 556 5532 and passcode: 015668
Join by phone
1. Call 720-928-9299
2. You will be prompted to enter the meeting ID: 833 556 5532 #
3. You will be prompted to enter a participant ID: Just hit #
4. You will be prompted to enter the meeting password: 015668 #
5. You will be put on hold for the host to allow you to join the meeting.
Welcome to Our New Neighbors
Bldg Name From
14 Barbara Nolan Denver, CO
30 Marja Van de Weerdt Denver, CO
38 Andrew and Patricia Paulas Potomac Falls, VA
Bldg Name From
40 Janet Gray Springfield, NJ
47 Sonia Wiecek Denver, CO
84 Arthur Bowman Denver, CO
At the association website (www.windsorgardensdenver.org), under the "Resource Center" tab, you can access the WG welcome packet with the orientation booklet and several forms, including the emergency data sheet form, the emergency medical data form, the ACH form and the Pilera communication form. You can also view and edit your information in the online resident directory on the website. Click "Stay Connected" on the top menu bar and select "Resident Directory" in the drop-down menu.
Building 14 Profile
Building 14 in Windsor Gardens is on the corner of Alton Way and Dayton. We could do with a little less traffic, but you can't have everything. All in all, we love our building and all the people that make it great.
Barbara Penn was elected the building representative in March 2017 and zone representative in 2018. Her mother, Helen Owens, lived here for 26 years until moving to assisted living and later passing in 2009. After her mother passed away, Barbara sold her house in Colorado Springs, renovated her mother's condo, and moved here at the end of 2016. She loves that her home away from home became her home.
Carol Morgan is the alternate building representative. She came from Florida in 2021 to be closer to her family. Carol was renting, but when her landlord wanted to sell, she began to look to buy. After viewing several units here at WG and Heather Gardens, she purchased her unit here. She couldn't stand the thought of losing all her friends at WG. Good move, Carol. We didn't want to lose you either!
and updates the wash list. All of that at the age of 94! We hope you have a "Betty" who takes care of your building's laundry room. She's the best!
Our community is a mix of talents and experiences with artists, retired military personnel, past business owners, people still working, a lawyer, gardeners, a guitar player, and the famous musician Rudy Grant! We are very lucky to have Rudy, as he and his band play at our parties and events. It's great to have such talent in the house!
Building 14 Building Rep.
Barbara Penn
Martin Easters is the building treasurer, and Eyde Carlson is the secretary. Kathlene Hyland puts out our flags, and we have a wonderful laundry representative, Betty McCartney. She has done that job longer than most of us have lived here, 20 or so years. She keeps things tidy, ensures we have the necessities
Barbara has been especially grateful to the people of Building 14 for their support when she has been ill or injured. When Barbara came down with COVID-19 on the day of the building's holiday dinner in 2021, Carol stepped up and finished all the preparations at the last minute. Barbara didn't know that a group of residents had made a certificate of appreciation to present to her at the dinner. Carol brought the certificate to her, and Rudy delivered a beautiful poinsettia. Earlier this year, Barbara came home from rehab with a broken left arm and right hand. MJ Fox set up a food train for folks to bring Barbara something to eat everyday for two weeks. Barbara had them stop after one as there was so much food!
Many of us have become good friends in Building 14, and we help each other when needed. We do things together, such as going out to eat, walking our dogs or sitting on the bench under the trees. We even take short trips for adventure and lunch.
We have a holiday party every year, and, yes, Rudy and his band keep us entertained. We decorate for the holidays but have not entered the contest. We just like having the first building you see when turning onto Alton looking festive for the holidays.
We love our community and are proud of our residents in Building 14!
Tell Us About Your Building Rep and Building
We'd like to encourage other residents to tell us about your building representative and building community.
Please email the following information to Bobbie Mays at bobbie.mays@wgamail.com.
Building #
Name of your building representative
Brief description of the accomplishments of your building and building rep over the last few years
Name of the person in your building who will write the article
If you have questions about this column, please contact Bobbie at bobbie.mays@wgamail.com.
From
Watercolor by Stuart Emery
WG Art Club Artist Profile
Stuart Emery saw windmill blades everywhere he worked as a farrier/blacksmith, which reminded him of the family farm. He doesn't want us to forget the windmill and what it represents: the hardworking American farmer. For his piece "Windmill Blades," he used watercolors and line markers on cold-pressed watercolor paper.
Stuart is a self-taught, award-winning watercolor artist and Vietnam Navy Veteran. He was born and raised in Colorado and moved to Windsor Gardens six years ago.
Before graduating from high school, Stuart applied for and was granted an interview with Hallmark Cards. However, because he could be called to the Vietnam War at any time during his years of company training, the company felt it best to decline his application.
The road hasn't been easy for combat veterans. The Denver Veteran's Hospital uses creative art, such as painting, poetry, music, drama, sculpture, knitting, etc., as a form of rehabilitative PTSD treatment to help veterans recover from and cope with physical and emotional disabilities. Three of Stuart's watercolor paintings can be seen in the main corridor of the Denver VA Hospital.
Inspiration for Stuart's art comes from God, the love of family, friends and art teacher Susan Fidelman.
The WG Art Club meets on the first Friday at 10 a.m. in the Art Room but will be on break during July and August. For more information, contact Stuart Emery at emery1625@gmail.com. Original artworks by members are available for viewing and purchase in the display case in CenterPoint.
WG’s Newest Club Celebrates Our Southern Treasure, the High Line Canal
James Keyworth
and Eydie McDaniel
The 71-mile High Line Canal meanders through mile after mile of experiences and decades of living under a lush canopy of old-growth trees. Along the way, it nurtures a wide diversity of perspectives. On the southern border of Windsor Gardens, it serves as our Main Street – a place where neighbors greet one another as they stroll, jog and bicycle in a pristine, natural setting.
In his new, full-color book, “Colorado's High Line Canal: A Portrait,” photographer and author John Abramson captures the trail in all its natural splendor while liberating a lavish spirit of humanity encountered on the trail.
A book signing featuring Abramson attracted a standing-room-only-audience of 60 at CenterPoint on May 15, 2024. The event was sponsored by WG’s newly formed High Line Canal Club.
Proceeds from the sale of the book support the preservation and enhancement of the canal.
The book breaks the canal into sections, including several pages devoted to Windsor Gardens residents enjoying its beauty and serenity. Highlights along the WG portion of the canal include a memorial to military veterans created by resident Carol Matan and several colorful trailside flower gardens, also created by residents.
If you missed the book signing, copies of the book are available on the nonprofit High Line Canal Conservancy website at highlinecanal.org.
Photos by Eydie McDaniel.
“Windmill Blades”
Carol Matan and author John Abramson
Veterans memorial created by Carol Matan on the High Line Canal Trail.
Windsor Writers 2024 Out Loud Event
Windsor Writers presented the 2024 edition of their Out Loud public reading event on Friday, June 21, 2024.
Top row: Dennis Knight, Pete Clark, Hap Hansen, Debbie Carrier, Mike Kane, Steve Clark, Morri Namasté and Eydie McDaniel. Eydie McDaniel also created the wooden sign and played the piano prior to the readings.
Photo by Steve Follweiler.
Nacho Men Concert, June 11, 2024
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 so we can give you credit. You can also email your title and a caption to windsorlife@wgamail.com.
QUESTIONS : Email Lori at windsorlife@wgamail.com.
Photo Album
Photo by Jeanne Lee.
Photos by Gay Ann Ost.
WG Community BBQ, June 11, 2024
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. Support your favorite classes, as we require a minimum of 10 students per class to maintain our instructors.
Please see the class schedule organized by the day of the week below. The name of the instructor is in parentheses. Bridge and fitness-related classes run year-round. Other classes are on break and will resume the week of August 18, 2024.
MONDAY
Yoga (Haykin) Auditorium 9 AM – 10 AM
Bridge Basic (Heitler) Colorado Room 10 AM – 11:30 AM
Aqua Fitness (Jones) Indoor Pool 11 AM – 12 PM
Line Dance (Clark) Auditorium 11 AM – 12:30 PM
Aqua Fitness Beg (Jones) Indoor Pool 12 PM – 1 PM
Weight Training (MacIntire) Auditorium 1 PM – 2 PM
Low Impact Aerobics (Zimmer) Auditorium 9 AM – 9:45 AM
Chair Exercise (Zimmer) Auditorium 9:45 AM – 10:30 AM
Breathe and Move (Hall) Auditorium 1 PM – 2 PM
Social Dancing Beg (Horton) Auditorium 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM
Social Dancing Int (Horton) Auditorium 7:45 PM – 8:45 PM
FRIDAY
Yoga (Haykin) Auditorium 9 AM – 10 AM
SATURDAY
Zumba (MacIntire) Auditorium 9 AM – 10 AM
Chair Zumba (MacIntire) Auditorium 10:10 AM – 10:45 AM
The following classes will resume the week of August 18, 2024.
Knitting/Crochet Class and Sewing Class/Lab (Holifield)
Creative Glass (Paschall)
Drawing (Fidelman)
Watercolor (Fidelman)
Chorus (Hermanson)
Drama (Buckstein)
DPL BOOKMOBILE
The Denver Public Library Bookmobile will be at WG on July 12 and 26 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in CENTERPOINT.
WG LIBRARY
The WG Library is located on CENTERPOINT's second floor and is open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. New books in the glass cases include titles on the bestseller lists and may be checked out with volunteers Monday through Friday, 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., excluding holidays. The open shelves hold an extensive selection of books you can borrow anytime during the day.
NEW BOOKS
Suspense Checkout
“Off the Air” by Christina Estes
“Has Anyone Seen Charlotte Salter” by Nicci French
“The Vacancy in Room 10” by Seraphina Nova Glass
“What Happened to Nina” by Dervla McTiernan
“Pay Dirt” by Sara Paretsky
“Circle of Death by James Patterson
“One Perfect Couple” by Ruth Ware
Suspense on the Shelf
“Desert Star” by Michael Connelly
Suspense Paperback
“Friction” by Sandra Brown
“Forget What You Know Shadow of Death” by Christina Dodd
“Peril” by Kat Martin Fiction Checkout
“Funny Story” by Emily Henry
“The Secret Book of Flora Lea” by Patti Callahan Henry
Fiction on the Shelf
“Lost Boy Found” by Kirsten Alexander Fiction Paperback
“What Happens in the Ballroom White Knight Needed” by Sabrina Jeffries
“A Harvest of Love” by Betina Krahn Non-Fiction
“The Escape Artist” by Helen Fremont
Windsor Garden's Author
“Thorns have Roses” by Ira David Welch
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OUTDOOR POOL
OUTDOOR POOL OPERATING HOURS
The pool is open daily from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
The pool area is closed daily from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. for cleaning and mowing.
There is no lifeguard on duty except on certain days when we offer children's swim from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Swim at your own risk during the times without a lifeguard.
GUEST PRIVILEGES FOR THE OUTDOOR POOL
Guests are defined as those who do not possess a WG identification card but are invited and accompanied at all times by a resident.
Guests are required to pay a fee of $1 per visit.
Guests will be limited to four per resident at one time.
Guests must always be accompanied by the sponsoring resident, who is responsible for their guests' actions at all times.
Guests under 17 years, accompanied by a resident, may use the pool and the surrounding area only when a lifeguard is on duty between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. and only if accompanied in the pool by an adult.
ANNUAL SUMMER POOL PARTY
Tuesday, July 30
12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Jim Milavec will be DJing and there will be snacks, drinks, games, and some fun floaties as we soak up some rays and celebrate another beautiful summer at WG! FREE. Sign up at the Activities Desk. This event is for residents only.
Residents are not to loan their guests the resident’s ID card.
Guests 17 years of age and older, accompanied by a resident, may use the pool during regular hours.
Residents may request temporary ID cards through the administration office for temporary, out-of-town guests, provided they are at least 17 years old and staying with a resident for at least one week. Guests holding temporary cards must be accompanied by a resident.
LIFEGUARDS & CHILDREN'S SWIM
Based on lifeguard availability, children’s swim hours are daily from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Updates on the children's swim schedule are published in Windsor Life, on the WG Facebook page (go to www.facebook.com/WindsorGardensAssociation), on the association website and flyers in the community center. Also, feel free to contact the Activities Office for updates!
INDOOR POOL
The indoor aquatic facilities (indoor pool, saunas and therapy pool) are closed for cleaning every Monday from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. and all day every Thursday (closure begins Wednesday at 4 p.m. and the pool reopens Friday at 6 a.m.). These areas are also closed Mondays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. during the aqua fitness classes.
FITNESS CENTER INSTRUCTION
Drop in and work with instructor Kathy Zimmer in the fitness center. FREE for residents.
This month's sessions: Friday, July 12, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.; Tuesday, July 16, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; and Thursday, July 25, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
NEW BOOKS continued from page 21
DVDs
“Grumpy Old Men”
“Homefront”
“Miss Congeniality”
“Miss Congeniality 2 (Armed and Fabulous)”
“Winter House”
Audio Books
“The Rope” by Nevada Barr
“One Shot” by Lee Child
“Hunting Eve” by Iris Johansen
Events are listed in chronological order.
¡ WG FARMERS MARKET with FRUIT SHACK: Saturdays, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., or until they sell out, in the AUDITORIUM PARKING LOT. Fruit Shack features various fruits, vegetables, breads, and jams for sale. Cash and credit cards are accepted; sorry, no checks.
¡ NATIONAL TAPIOCA PUDDING
DAY: Monday, July 15, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Activities Office. Come by, say hi and grab yourself a pudding cup. While supplies last!
¡ BALLY’S CASINO VIA PREMIER CHARTERS: Tuesday, July 16. The bus departs from the ADMINISTRATIVE PARKING LOT at 9:20 a.m. and will depart the casino at 2:30 p.m. To ensure we meet trip minimums and avoid cancellations, please try to sign up by Friday, July 5.
COST: $20 per person at the Activities Desk. Tickets must be purchased prior to the day of departure. All bus riders must sign or update a bus waiver. No refunds offered after July 12.
¡ THE SPACE AGE presented by KATHLEEN ARNOLD: Wednesday, July 17, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. The Space Age began with a race between the Soviet Union and America. Since then, we have made many remarkable achievements in unraveling the secrets of the universe in a short period of time.
FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.
¡ COUNCILWOMAN AMANDA
SAWYER AT WG: Thursday, July 18, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the lobby of CENTERPOINT. Councilwoman Sawyer is holding community office hours to meet with folks, discuss issues and hear their thoughts. No appointment is necessary; first-come, firstserved.
¡ ACTIVE MINDS – DENVER HISTORY: Thursday, July 18, at 2 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Come learn the stories of the Mile High City. You will learn how our city was founded, and the roles played by William Larimer, John Evans, and others. We will trace the development of this resilient city that has enjoyed tremendous booms and weathered debilitating busts. Bring your favorite Denver
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!
trivia to share! FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.
¡ KID’S SUMMER MOVIE – THE CANTERVILLE GHOST: Friday, July 19, at 1:30 p.m., in the AUDITORIUM. Grab the grandkids for an afternoon at the movies! An American family moves into the Canterville Chase, a London mansion that has been haunted by the ghost of Sir Simon De Canterville for 300 years. Rated PG. Runtime: 1h 29 min.
COST: $5 at the door.
¡ TRIVIA FUN DAY: Friday, July 19, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in CENTERPOINT, always the third Friday of the month. You can be part of a team and compete to win bragging rights. You don’t have to know it all. Come to have fun and possibly learn a thing or two. Form a team or join a team. Everyone is welcome. FREE.
¡ TROPICAL DANCE: Join us Saturday, July 20, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM for a tropical-themed dance with Tom Yook providing musical accompaniment. You are encouraged, but not required, to wear a Hawaiian shirt or tropical attire. A hula dance will be taught at 6 p.m., and an island dance will be performed after the break. Treats and punch will be served, as well as a good time!
COST: $7 for residents; $10 for non-residents at the door.
¡ SHRED-IT EVENT sponsored by AARP ELDERWATCH: Monday, July 22, from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the ADMINISTRATION PARKING LOT. Join us for this FREE event
sponsored by AARP Elderwatch. Bring your unneeded personal and financial paperwork for shredding. Follow the one-way drivethrough line into the administrative parking lot to participate. In an effort to serve as many people as possible, we ask you bring up to three copy paper file boxes or one large trash bag.
¡ BALANCE MOUNTAIN BALANCE CLASSES with Mile High Physical Therapy: Mondays, July 22 and 29, from 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. in CENTERPOINT. Dr. Paden Wolfe and Lynne Grieve are returning to WG! Classes will focus on reducing the risk of falling and improving balance. Classes are open to all residents and all abilities.
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COST: Class fee is $3 per class per person by cash or check payable to Mile High Physical Therapy. Payment required at class. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.
¡ NATURAL GROCERS WELLNESS
CLASS–IT’S IN THE AIR: Friday, July 26, at 10 a.m. in CENTERPOINT. Problems with pollen? It seems like spring comes with annoying respiratory frustrations for more and more of us every year. These seasonal symptoms are often caused by our immune system reacting to harmless airborne substances like pollen. Wave goodbye to your problems with pollen by learning what nutrients help support a balanced immune response to airborne irritants. Breathe deeply!
FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.
¡ BINGO with the DPL BOOKMOBILE TEAM: Friday, July 26, at 1 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Join the friendly bookmobile team from the Denver Public Library as they host a rousing bingo session with some fabulous prizes! Please be aware bingo usually takes place in the AUDITORIUM, but for this month, it has been moved to CENTERPOINT.
¡
E-BIKE LIBRARY MEETING
& DEMO: Friday, July 26, at 1 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Learn about a study to determine the interest of Windsor Gardens residents and workers in short-term, FREE rental of e-bikes. The study, funded through the Colorado Energy Office and supported by Councilwoman Amanda Sawyer, examines the feasibility of setting up a location in Windsor
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where you could borrow an e-bike to get to work, go shopping or enjoy a ride along the High Line Canal. Enjoy refreshments and connect with others while learning about the e-bike project. You can even test drive an e-bike after the meeting. Helmets will be provided. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.
¡ SIP AND PAINT: Monday, July 29, 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! All supplies are included, and stepby-step instructions will be provided by WG’s very own art instructor, Susan. Wine and light refreshments are included.
COST: $20 per person. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.
¡ ANNUAL SUMMER POOL
PARTY: Tuesday, July 30, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Join us as we celebrate the summer season at the pool! Jim Milavec will be DJing
and there will be snacks, drinks, games, and some fun pool floaties!
FREE. Sign up at the Activities Desk. This event is for residents only.
¡ WG SAFETY Q&A with the COMMUNITY RESPONSE TEAM: Wednesday, August 7, beginning at 3:30 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. This event will address safety concerns at Windsor Gardens. Discussions will be led by our Community Response team and will include a Q&A session. The event will include light refreshments. We hope to see you there! FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.
¡ AARP SAFE DRIVING CLASS: Monday, August 12, from 1-5 p.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST.
COST: $20 for AARP members and $25 for non-members. Please sign up at the Activities Desk. Limited seating.
¡ ENTERTAINMENT LUNCHEON – THE SINKING OF THE TITANIC, A SPEAKERS BUREAU PROGRAM by
the MOLLY BROWN HOUSE MUSEUM: Tuesday, August 13, at 11:30 a.m. in CENTERPOINT. It was a night to remember, and a night that no one who survived would ever forget. Learn how the Titanic sank in the early morning of April 15, 1912.
COST: $16. Tickets are available for purchase at the Activities Desk. Lunch includes a sandwich, chips, drink, and a dessert.
¡ ANNUAL WG CLASSES, CLUBS & GROUPS EXPO: Thursday, August 15, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Light refreshments will be served.
CLASS EXPO: Our class instructors will be in CENTERPOINT to talk about their classes with supplies lists, if applicable. Stop by and get acquainted .
CLUB & GROUP EXPO: Members of various clubs and groups will be in the AUDITORIUM, allowing you to “see it all” in one day. Check out all the fun opportunities to get involved at Windsor Gardens!
A C T I V I T I E S
M O N T H L Y M O V I E S
COST: $5 per person 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.
¡ PRISCILLA: Saturday, July 13, 2 p.m., in the AUDITORIUM. When teenage Priscilla Beaulieu meets Elvis Presley at a party, the man who is already a meteoric rock-and-roll superstar becomes someone entirely unexpected in private moments: a thrilling crush, an ally in loneliness, a vulnerable best friend. Rated R. Runtime: 1h 50 min. $5 at the door.
BUS TRIPS
¡ BALLY’S CASINO VIA PREMIER CHARTERS: Tuesday, July 16. The bus will depart from the ADMIN. PARKING LOT at 9:20 a.m. and will leave the casino at 2:30 p.m. to return. To ensure we meet trip minimums and avoid cancellations, please try to sign up by Friday, July 5.
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, July 12.
¡ KID’S SUMMER MOVIE! THE CANTERVILLE GHOST: Friday, July 19, at 1:30 p.m., in the AUDITORIUM. Grab the grandkids for an afternoon at the movies! An American family moves into the Canterville Chase, a London mansion that has been haunted by ghost Sir Simon De Canterville for 300 years. Rated PG. Runtime: 1h 29 min. $5 at the door.
W G D A N C E S
¡ TROPICAL DANCE: Join us Saturday, July 20, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM for a tropical-themed dance with Tom Yook providing musical accompaniment. You are encouraged, but not required, to wear a Hawaiian shirt or tropical attire. A hula dance will be taught at 6 p.m., and an island dance will be performed after the break. Treats and punch will be served, as well as a good time!
COST: $7 for residents; $10 for non-residents at the door.
C A R D S & G A M E S G R O U P S
¡ BID WHIST: 1st and 3rd Saturdays of every month from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the CARD ROOM. Call Ron for information at 720-363-1076.
¡ BRIDGE: THURSDAY AFTERNOON PARTY BRIDGE every Thursday afternoon from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. Bring five nickels. Contact Pat Stein with any questions: 303-720-0504.
¡ COMMUNITY GAME NIGHT: Join us the 2nd Friday of every month in the COLORADO ROOM from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Bring your favorite game or try a new one!
¡ ART CLUB will next meet on Friday, September 6, at 10 a.m. in the COLORADO ROOM. There will be no art club meetings during July and August. For more information, contact Stuart Emery at emery1625@gmail. com or Elizabeth Peck at bettyannpeck@ yahoo.com. Members' original artwork is available for viewing and purchase in the display case at CENTERPOINT.
¡ CERAMICS CLUB is going through some leadership changes. As a result,
¡ EUCHRE CLUB meets on Friday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM. Bring a quarter.
¡ MAHJONG: Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the CARD ROOM.
¡ PINOCHLE: FRIDAY NIGHT PINOCHLE in the ASPEN ROOM. New starting time at 6 p.m. For more information, call Bert and Katy at 720-413-6627.
¡ POKER: Wednesdays, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the CARD ROOM. Dealer’s choice.
C L U B S & G R O U P S
meetings are currently on hold and will resume as soon as possible.
¡ CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF VOLUNTEERS, WG CHAPTER,
will hold its next monthly meeting on Monday, July 15, at 9:30 a.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST. Everyone is welcome to join us and hear from Children’s Hospital Colorado speakers about the many areas we can support.
¡ RUMMIKUB: 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM. This is a tile-based game for three or four players, combining elements of rummy and dominoes. For more information, call Jeanne at 303-885-3216.
¡ SCRABBLE GROUP: Mondays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. Join us for this popular crossword board game! Contact Beth Vaden at 303-875-3422 or par4beth@msn.com with any questions.
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contact President Linda Kumar at 303-2534201.
We are continuing our cookbook sale at $5 each. They make great holiday and hostess gifts. If interested in purchasing one, contact Linda at 303-253-4201.
¡ DEMOCRATIC CLUB: The next monthly meeting on Wednesday, July 10, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in CENTERPOINT will focus on water. Representative Alex Valdez will report on clean water legislation and Steve Snyder of Denver Water will discuss water safety and supply. All are welcome to join us for dinner before the meeting at El Gran Jardin Restaurant at 5 p.m.
¡ DRUM CIRCLE meets on the second Sunday of each month from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST. Come check us out! Bring your own drum or try out one of the extra instruments brought by our members. Visitors are always welcome. If you have any questions, please call Diane at 720-6539354.
¡ ENCORE DANCE is currently on break and will resume after Labor Day. Look for more information regarding a start-up date in future Windsor Life issues. 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.
¡ FLAG CORPS AT WG: Are you passionate about our nation’s flag? Do you post the flag for your building? This group is for those with a common interest to meet, share their knowledge of the flags of the U.S. and Colorado, and promote their proper respect, handling, and display. Join us every other first Monday at 11 a.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. The next Flag Corps meeting will be on August 5.
¡ FUN FRIDAYS GOLF GROUP:
A group of WG residents and friends of all skill levels (especially beginners and intermediates) who play golf just for fun. No competition. Keeping score is a choice. No dues. Just a desire to enjoy the game and make new friends. Ask about the Fun Fridays Golf Group (FFGG) in the golf shop, or call Barbara at 224-622-5984.
enhance members' enjoyment of the canal through recreational and educational events and to support the non-profit High Line Canal Conservancy's efforts to protect and enhance this treasure. Our next meeting is at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 19, in CENTERPOINT WEST. The featured speaker will be noted bird photographer Jim Kreuch.
¡ LAPIDARY CLUB meets Friday mornings from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Rocks, gems, jewelry, bookends, cut/polish, and tumble. The lapidary shop is located off the alleyway by the outdoor pool. Drop by and meet others. Questions? Call Larry at 720256-3359.
¡ MARINE CORPS LEAGUE –WINDSOR MARINES/FRANK J. CARROLL & AUXILIARY will meet on Tuesday, July 9, at 7 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Call Don Howell at 720-216-0993 or Barry Georgopulos at 303-360-6302 for more information. Once a Marine – Always a Marine.
¡ MARINES LADIES AUXILIARY supports the Marine Corps, Marine families, Wounded Warriors, youth programs, scholarships, and various Marine and veteranrelated programs and activities. We are sure there are many eligible ladies (any Marine relation) in Windsor Gardens and would like to welcome you to join us as members of the extended Marine family. We meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, July 9. Call Suzie Georgopulos at 720-717-5028 for more information. Semper Fidelis.
¡ MEN’S GROUP: A resident has started a men’s group at WG. This group could include sports watch parties, fantasy football, horseshoes, billiards, ping pong, “guy talk” coffee or lunches, or occasional field trips. If interested in joining this group, please reach out to Randy at planetpeters@ aol.com for more information.
¡ OPTIMIST CLUB will meet on Tuesday, July 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST. Come and learn how the Optimists serve and support children in our local community. If you'd like to join us for lunch, please contact Carol at 303-363-4113 or attend the meeting.
group strives to give people a social outlet and a pleasant atmosphere as they work on scrapbooking, greeting cards, origami, and other paper crafts. For more information, email Carolyn at motalcarolyn@gmail.com.
¡ PING PONG: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the COLORADO ROOM. All levels are welcome, from beginners to advanced. Bring your paddle if you have one or some are available.
¡ POTTERY (HAND-BUILT): A progressive course in hand-built pottery for all levels. We meet on Monday evenings from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the CERAMICS ROOM. The fee for materials is $9 per session, which includes clay, glazes and firing. Instruction and guidance are provided in a fun, relaxed and creative environment.
¡ PRIDE WINDSOR GARDENS: We are an LGBTQ+ group and our allies. If you would like to be added to our email list or want more information, contact Dawn at Drsvamp2@aol.com or call/text 720-9371007
¡ QUILTS OF VALOR: The WG chapter meets on the first Saturday each month in the SEWING ROOM from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. We work on sewing quilts to give to veterans. All sewers are welcome. If you would like more information about the organization or wish to nominate a veteran to receive a quilt, visit the website QOVF.org.
¡ SIGN LANGUAGE FOR BEGINNERS GROUP meets on Tuesdays from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the ALLPURPOSE ROOM. This group is on break in July and August and will resume in September.
¡ SINGLE CHRISTIAN WOMEN meet every third Saturday of the month at 3 p.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. For more information, contact Darnell Castleman at 720-955-7558 or darnellcastleman@gmail. com.
¡ SMOKE-FREE WG CLUB – NEW MEETING TIME AND DATE: The club now meets every third Tuesday of the month from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM. Interested in living in a smoke-free community? Working together on several fronts, we continue to inform neighbors of the ongoing impact of secondhand smoke on our health, safety and property values. We continued from page 25
¡ HIGH LINE CANAL CLUB welcomes new members. Our goals are to
¡ 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
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are investigating several leads. Your help is always needed!
¡ SPANISH LANGUAGE EXPLORERS meet on Mondays in the EL GRAN JARDIN BANQUET ROOM. Beginners meet from 4:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., and intermediates meet from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Have you always wanted to learn Spanish? Or do you know a little bit and want to learn more? If so, then this group is for you!
¡ TIME4TAP: If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to tap dance or renew your skills, Time4Tap is for you. We meet on Tuesdays in the AUDITORIUM. Intermediate/advanced tap meets from 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., and beginner's tap meets from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. If you have questions, contact Julie Whalen at 303-550-5985 or jwhalen97@ comcast.net, or drop in on a Tuesday and make Time4Tap!
¡ TORAH DISCUSSION CLUB meets every Thursday from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM. We read and discuss the ancient Jewish Bible to better understand its meaning in today's society. Jewish and non-Jewish residents are invited. To join, please contact Nate Khodadad at 720-989-5479.
¡ TRAVEL CLUB: Due to summer travel and holidays, the club will be meeting once a month from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST on the following dates: Tuesday, July 23; Tuesday, August 13; Tuesday, September 24; Tuesday, October 22; Tuesday, November 12; and Tuesday, December 10. Presentations by members have included Paris to Peru, Hawaii to Arizona, a river cruise on the Rhine, and RVing around the U.S. Members’ travel adventures from past and present are brought to life with pictures, stories and memorabilia. Stop by for
some “travel talk.” Questions? Contact Coral at 720-975-6702 at believecla@gmail.com.
¡ WARM HEARTS WARM
BABIES: Would you like to help make blankets and clothing for premature and newborn infants in crisis? All material and yarn will be furnished, or you can use your own stash. We meet on the second Thursday of the month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the SEWING ROOM. Limited seating. Contact Barbara at Ilove2sewbarb@gmail.com to get more information.
¡ WG
CHRONICLES GROUP:
Interested in Windsor Gardens history? Join this club to help curate the WG archives. Through their work, the club organizes and preserves the story of our community. Members work independently using their own personal computers, reviewing and tagging years of photos and articles with keywords. If you are interested in helping, please contact Dennis Knight at dpknight@mail.com.
¡ WGRC: Meets the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Doors will open at approximately 5:30 p.m. For more information about the club, please call Becky Stefanski at 303-945-1479 or Kate Flaharty at 720-261-6872.
WGRC SPECIAL EVENT: Thursday, August 15, from 5:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Miss Colorado World will be sharing her talents as an artist as she teaches us to draw a beautiful aspen tree design. Twice a month she is required to volunteer her time within her community. The price will be $30. Please bring cash. Payment will be taken at the door. Sign-up information and more details to follow in the August issue. (Pictures can be taken after the event, so we can start on time. ) NOTE: Event is not sponsored by the Activities Department. As a courtesy to them, please do not call or try to sign up with them.
¡ WINDSOR COMMUNITY GARDENS CLUB: Do you have a passion for produce? A hankering for herbs? An affinity to flowers? Check out the Windsor Community Gardens Club (WCGC)! We are a volunteer-led organic community garden club. The community gardens are popular, and even with 79 individual garden plots in two locations, you will most likely be placed on a waitlist to gain a four-year plot assignment. More information is on the WG website at the “Welcome” tab. Click on “Community Gardens” in the drop-down menu under the tab. You can also email us at WCGCboard@ gmail.com.
¡ WINDSOR WALKERS: Walk to music at your own pace every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:15 a.m. in the AUDITORIUM.
¡ WINDSOR WRITERS: Mondays at 9 a.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. Join us for the joy of writing and sharing short pieces weekly on a variety of topics that members take turns choosing. No qualifications are needed, just creative folks who enjoy writing and sharing observations, ideas, and stories.
¡ WINDSORETTES WOMEN'S GOLF LEAGUE: Open to resident or non-resident golfers ages 55 and up. We are looking forward to a great season! For more information, contact President Debby Zuniga at windsorettespresident@gmail.com or Vice President Coral Lynne at believecla@gmail. com.
¡ WOOD CARVERS & CRAFTERS meet every Monday and Wednesday from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the ART ROOM. If you enjoy wood carving, wood burning, intarsia, scroll saw art, origami, leather crafting or carving, found art sculpting, steampunk art, crafting fishing flies and lures, or any other hands-on crafting, this group is for you! For more info, call Howard at 303-667-6000.
F A I T H G R O U P S & E V E N T S @ WG
¡ CATHOLIC MASS, FIRST FRIDAY: Mass is held on the first Friday at 9:30 a.m. in CENTERPOINT EAST. All are welcome.
¡ CATHOLIC MASS, SUNDAY: Mass is held on Sundays in CENTERPOINT at 1 p.m.
¡ IRON SHARPENS IRON: A non-denominational Bible discussion group. All Windsor Garden residents are welcome. We meet on Saturday mornings from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE
ROOM. Come enjoy a late-morning snack, and let’s share what God has shown each of us. Please note: We are on break through July 13 and will resume regular meetings on Saturday, July 20.
¡ WINDSOR GARDENS CHURCH invites you to our Sunday morning service from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in CENTERPOINT. All WG residents and friends are welcome. We look forward to meeting you very soon.
Please Note: Some paid listings in the following sections are for upcoming informational meetings, workshops, or seminars related to commercial products or services conducted by outside individuals or groups not affiliated with Windsor Gardens. Please be aware that the products or services discussed or offered during such meetings are not endorsed, sponsored, or approved by the Windsor Gardens Board of Directors or management of Windsor Gardens Association, nor is your attendance necessarily encouraged. Residents who attend such meetings are urged to carefully research the product or services that may be offered through these meetings before entering into any agreement or contract to purchase. The Windsor Gardens Association assumes no responsibility other than for the rental of meeting facilities.
A N N O U N C E M E N T S
¡ RTD GROCERY TRIPS: Two Thursday trips to King Soopers and Safeway.
Pickups at WG are at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. The bus stops at the entrance on Clinton St., continues around to E. Center Ave., S. Alton Way, S. Clinton St., and then exits on E. Center Ave.
Bus returns for pickups at King Soopers at 11:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.
Bus returns for pickups at Safeway at 11:20 a.m. and 12:20 p.m.
Bus fare is $1.50. Cash, RTD bus passes, tokens and free ride coupons are accepted.
¡ JEWELRY SALES & REPAIR in CENTERPOINT LOBBY on the second Thursday of the month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vendor can place magnets on necklaces to make them easier to hook. Cash, checks and credit cards are accepted.
¡ MASSAGE: Therapeutic, Swedish and deep tissue massage every Thursday by appointment only in the DENVER ROOM.
¡ HOME CARE FOR VETERANS with A PLACE AT HOME FOR VETERANS AND VETERAN SERVICE GROUP: Tuesday, July 30, at 10 a.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. Learn about free VA benefits you may qualify for, including help from residential caregivers and other free service programs.
¡ EAR CLINIC: Bayer's Mobile Ear Clinic is at WG on Mondays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM on the 2nd floor of CenterPoint. The clinic provides hearing tests, hearing aid repairs, batteries and wax management. Reservations are required. Please call 720-937-9919.
¡ ON-SITE EYE EXAMS by MILE HIGH SENIOR EYECARE: Tuesday, July 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the DENVER ROOM. Reservations are required.They check for glaucoma, cataracts, diabetic
¡ RTD SHOPPING TRIPS: Weekly Friday trips to Target and Walmart at the Town Center at Aurora.
Pickups at WG are at 9:40 a.m. The bus stops at the main entrance on Clinton St., continues around to E. Center Ave., S. Alton Way, and S. Clinton St., and then exits on E. Center Ave.
Bus returns for pickups at Target at 11:30 a.m. and Walmart at 11:45 a.m.
Bus fare is $1.50. Cash, RTD bus passes, tokens and free ride coupons are accepted.
The cost is $60 per hour. Call Zhanna at 720338-3821 to schedule an appointment.
¡ MOUNTAIN MAN FRUITS AND NUTS: Friday, July 19, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in CENTERPOINT LOBBY. Drop by and check out the assortment of nuts, dried fruits, snacks, chocolates and much more!
¡ WATCH REPAIR SERVICES: The first Friday of the month. The next visit
FREE to attend. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.
¡ LITERARY EXTRAVAGANZA: Saturday, August 17, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. in CENTERPOINT EAST. Come meet three local internationally best-selling authors, Zaneta V. Johns, Laura Rochelle Ragin and Carolyn
retinopathy, macular degeneration and other eye diseases. Insurance is accepted except for Kaiser and Denver Health plans. Self-pay is $100. Glasses selection will be provided. Dr. Schuman will make appointments for those who sign up at the Activities Desk. Or email drschuman@mheye.com if you would like to be seen in your unit.
¡ 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
will be Friday, July 5, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in CENTERPOINT LOBBY. Services include battery replacement and minor repairs.
¡ XFINITY EDUCATIONAL
TABLE: Wednesday, July 10, 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.
Sawyer, facilitated by Barabra Bonner. Join them for poetry readings, storytelling, selfnurturing tips and affirmations. This is a free event with refreshments. Door prizes for one lucky winner. Please sign up at the Activities Desk by August 2.
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, toenails trimming, calluses/corns filing, medications review and blood pressure check. Fingernail cuts are $15. A blood pressure check is $5. Kaiser patients can call 303-698-6496 before their first visit to see if their plan qualifies them for free foot care.
FLAG FACT FROM THE WG FLAG CORPS
The blue part of the U.S. flag is called the canton.
¡ AL-ANON meets every Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM.
¡ ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Zoom and in-person meetings are held in the ASPEN ROOM every Wednesday evening from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, please call Pat at 303-667-7997.
¡ LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP will meet in person on Monday,
S U P P O R T G R O U P S
July 15, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM. Join in community with other residents experiencing low vision, vision loss, and blindness. Receive peer support and learn about skills, technology and resources for living with low vision from each other and guest speakers. Please feel free to bring a sharable snack!
Facilitated by Alexia Diaz, Beyond Vision Skills Trainer. One-on-one appointments are also available. 720-263-0429.
L O C A L C O M
¡ DEATH CAFÉ: Have you created a relationship with death? We will meet in the parking lot at Fairmount Cemetery, 430 S. Quebec St., from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. on the last Tuesday of every month starting July 30. Let’s walk the walk and talk the talk to become more comfortable about understanding all the choices we have as we approach the inevitable—death. FREE. Marily Charles, 720-980-3953.
¡ DENVER PUBLIC LIBRARY PROGRAMS & EVENTS
− MEMORY CAFE is a fun place to socialize, relax and engage with people experiencing memory loss and their families/caregivers. Each cafe has a focus—such as music or art. Location: Virginia Village Library, Mead Community Room.
x Grand Ambassadors Senior Musicians Performance and Singalong: Tuesday, July 2, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
x Ice Cream Social: Tuesday, July 9, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
x Jukebox Bingo: Tuesday, July 16, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
x Community Kindness Kits: Tuesday, July 23, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
− AGELESS GRACE – BODY AND BRAIN WORKOUT: Fridays, July 5, 12, 19 and 26, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Schlessman Family Library, Community Room. The Ageless Grace program consists of 21 simple seated exercise tools designed for all ages and abilities. It is based on everyday movements that focus on the longevity of the body and brain. A playlist accompanies each session.
− TECH HELP: Tuesday, July 23, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Ross-Cherry Creek
Branch. Get personalized assistance on your own device or a public computer. Call 720-865-0120 for available times and to schedule your appointment.
¡ FAIRMOUNT HERITAGE FOUNDATION: To reserve a spot for the events below, go to https://www.eventbrite. com/d/co--denver/fairmount-heritagefoundation/. Fairmount Cemetery is located at 430 South Quebec Street, Denver, and Riverside Cemetery is at 5201 Brighton Boulevard, Denver.
− ROMANCING THE STONE: Thursday, July 25, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Discover the love stories of Fairmount. Meet your tour guides, Yvette and Rick, at the Ivy Chapel for your walking tour of Fairmount. Begins promptly at 6:30 p.m. COST: $15.
− FAIRMOUNT CAR SHOW: August 11, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cars of all makes and models line up for this annual event along "Millionaire's Row." There will be music, food trucks and mini-history tours. FREE.
¡ FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORK SHOWS: The following events are all scheduled for July 4.
− Englewood: Cornerstone and Belleview Parks, 10 p.m.
¡ JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OFFERINGS
The JCC is located at 7350 S. Dahlia St., Denver, 303-399-2660. Some events require registration at the JCC website: https://www. jccdenver.org/events/. Please direct questions to Blair Becker at bbecker@jccdenver.com.
¡ WG GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: Meets every Thursday from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM. Sharing our stories of loss can be the beginning of healing through grief. Together, we can support and help each other. Marily Charles, who has run many grief groups, facilitates the group. She brings deep care and gentleness. Contact Marily at marily60@gmail.com or 720-980-3953 if you have any questions or just need to talk.
− MAHJ PLAY AT THE J: Recreational mahjongg play on July 2, 9 and 16, from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Wolf Room. Free/ donation-based. Register at JCC website.
− SENIOR ARTS & CRAFTS: Wednesday, July 3, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Mizel Reception Room. We'll craft beautiful, handmade creations while listening to music and enjoying one another’s company. FREE. Register on the JCC website.
− SENIOR SEATED PILATES: Wednesday, July 10, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Mizel Reception Room. FREE. Register on the JCC website.
− SENIOR BOOK CLUB: Thursday, July 11, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Wolf Room. Free/donation-based. Please register on the JCC website.
− CURRENT EVENTS & SCHMOOZE: July 12, 18, and 26 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Mizel Reception Room. FREE. No registration is required.
− TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT CLUB: July 18, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Perlmutter Room. FREE. No registration is required.
¡ SENIOR PLANET GROUP TECH TALKS
All classes are in person at the Senior Planet Center in Lowry, 7585 E Academy Blvd. All classes are FREE, but registration is required by calling 720-328-0875.
− APPLE: Mondays, July 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, and Wednesdays, June 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
− TRAVEL: Mondays, July 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, from 12:45 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
− ANDROID PASSWORD MANAGEMENT: Mondays, July 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, from 2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Windsor Writers
Theme: NEW BEGINNINGS
Starting All Over Again and Again and… by Sharon Coburn
For as long as I can remember, my life has been a series of restarts –sometimes by choice, sometimes kicking and screaming, the difference mainly depending on my age and degree of autonomy.
The first such experience I can remember is as a kindergarten child living in a lovely brick house on a leafy street, enjoying the beautiful morning glories in our backyard, the constant companionship of my mother, and even the intrusion of my first little brother.
It was postwar, and a very financially secure mentor of my father’s convinced him that there would be a great depression following the war, so it was imperative that he own his own home so that we wouldn’t become homeless. So, my parents sold our beautiful, mortgaged home and bought a lot in the country. In the beginning, we lived in a basement home while my father constructed a small one-bedroom home with an attic dormitory above it. Of course, as we now know, there’s always another war to shore up our economy.
I was old enough to know that I didn’t have a say in the matter, and soon came to love the surrounding woods and streams, if not so much the long dirt road I had to walk to meet the school bus. School was school. I did really well and became a country girl.
During my childhood, a series of moves followed, mainly due to less fortunate relatives who needed our help and support. Everything seemed normal to me because a child has no comparison of their life to any imagined normal.
When I was in the sixth grade, my dad, an aeronautical engineer, was offered a job promotion that would change our lives forever! The drawback was that we would have to relocate to Alamogordo,
New Mexico! I’m not sure if we knew New Mexico was an actual state at that time, and what was an Alamogordo?! My mom was totally opposed. Years later, she would win the decision regarding a move to Germany, but she lost on this one!
I loved New Mexico! I was a minority child, but I really didn’t know it. I met new and exciting friends, and we blended our cultures effortlessly. I didn’t realize it at the time, but I was soon friends with the children of Werner Von Braun and other German scientists. My parents' friends were test pilots, scientists, and military brass. It was a very exciting time and a time in which my horizons were expanded—definitely the greatest growth of my childhood!
It was a relatively long assignment, almost four years, during an important developmental time in my life.
When I was in my first year of high school and had many close friends, including, at 15, the life-defining boyfriend, we were transferred to Cape Canaveral. Now came the kicking and screaming part! But again, I had no influence.
I hated Florida passionately! I hated the humidity, my big, impersonal high school, and, most of all, the racist people who lived there and the black and white restrooms, drinking fountains, restaurants, and other humiliations that one class of people felt entitled to force on another. It was gratefully, for my father's sake, who was sure he would find a cross burning in his yard, a short assignment—about six months.
Two more high schools followed with less drama, and I will always be grateful for the adult life that these experiences prepared me for!
Harvesting a Lifetime of Learning by Marilynn Reeves
In my early childhood, I learned to speak the English language from my parents, who were both former teachers. My mother used to read bedtime stories to us when we were little, so I learned to love the wonders of reading books. I also used to love to color with crayons and draw pictures.
In Junior High, I had an English teacher who taught me how to write properly. She used a red pen to correct my mistakes and wouldn’t grade my assignments until they were letter-perfect. When I became an adult, I began my working career as a clerk/ typist. I transcribed dictation and learned how to organize filing systems. Later, I learned to write effective business letters for my boss. Years later, I had a new beginning when I got a job in the printing industry. I learned to use an electronic typesetting machine and did manual paste-up on a drafting table using a T-square and an X-acto knife. I created letterheads, business cards, ads, flyers, newsletters and brochures. And I learned to be a very thorough proofreader. Having to reprint someone’s job because of a mistake could be very costly. Later, I purchased my own typesetting machine and went into business for myself, serving a number of the smaller print shops in southeast Aurora, where I was living at the time. But the ubiquitous PC eventually put them—and me—out of business. I spent the last seven
years of my working days doing secretarial work again. But it was on that last job that I learned to master Microsoft Word, send out mass e-mails, and set up electronic filing systems—all of which have served me well to this day.
Then, after I retired, I experienced another new beginning when I walked into the Aspen Room one Monday morning in September 2009 and fell in love—both with a congenial group of people and with the adventure of writing again. A year later, I was named the liaison for the WG Writers Group, and I’m now in my fourteenth year of preparing the pieces for publication and forwarding them to the editor of Windsor Life. I have developed a system of templates and procedures that make this work a pleasure for me, and I have received a great deal of positive feedback from the administration and the editor for the way I handle all the writers’ submissions I send them month after month.
Over the years, I have dedicated myself to serving the Windsor Gardens Writers Group in any way I can, utilizing the various skills I have accumulated over a lifetime of learning.
I love doing what I do and hope to keep on keeping on for as long as I am able to do so.
Windsor Writers Theme: NEW BEGINNINGS
Beginning Again by Kitty Comstock
“What we call the beginning is often the end. And to make an end is to make a beginning. The end is where we start from.”— T. S. Eliot
This quote by T.S. Eliot spoke to me. It helped me to realize that only after having come out of something would I be able to begin anew. I had come out of my second bout of cancer surgery and was desperately trying to begin again.
I wasn’t bouncing back as quickly as I had the first time, and I felt sorry for myself. Thank heavens for a voice deep down inside me at 3 a.m. Saturday morning. I was struggling to get back to sleep when a voice asked me what was going on. Why was I having such a hard time feeling optimistic? Where was my fighting spirit? I didn’t know where my fighting spirit was, much less why I had succumbed to this negative fog I seemed to be hiding under. In either case, I didn’t like it, and it was time to shove the fog out of the way and start remembering all of the many wonderful people and experiences I have had in my life. Was I a quitter now? My answer was NO!
What next came to mind was a motivational group I belonged to several years ago. It was called “Salesmen with a Purpose.” Each breakfast meeting began with a chant: “I’m alive, I’m alert, I feel
great, Yea.” If any group of people needs motivation, it is salespeople, who must work hard to overcome the negative image of the pushy salesperson. This chant felt funny to me at first until I realized it did help jump-start my day.
I have used and believed in the need for motivational speakers and sayings for a long time. My youngest sister Sheila sent me a “Happy Bag” full of a variety of little gifts I could open whenever I was feeling down. Each one was wrapped in different colors of tissue paper, tied with ribbons, and with encouraging messages, such as, "Life is Tough, and So are you! Or "Never give up. Seriously, Don't Do it".
How could I not feel inspired and happy about once again having the opportunity to fight back that negative fog, put a smile on my face and thank my husband, who has taken very good care of me and so many people including several in the Writers Group who sent me encouraging emails, prayers and even made us a meal.
My sense of humor has returned, as have my laughter yoga exercises. I’m happy to be back on track. I’ve come out of a challenging time with a fighting spirit and will go forward with my head held high.
Theme: I BELIEVE
Better Believe It, Ripley by Dennis Payton Knight
Beyond my parents and the good Sisters at St. Laurence School, a fair share of my early education can be credited to reading the daily cartoon strip in the Laramie Boomerang, Ripley’s Believe It or Not. Maybe you got some of your schooling there, too.
Robert Ripley, born in 1890, grew up wanting to be a cartoonist. By the time he was eighteen, he had sold his first work to Life magazine. The next year, he moved to San Francisco and became a sports cartoonist, where he got the attention of the novelist Jack London and sports figures nationally. Soon, he was in New York drawing for the Globe, and from there, his cartoons became nationally syndicated. Assignments to cover the 1920 Olympics in Belgium as well as places around the world enriched his store of knowledge and he began drawing cartoons about fascinating facts in a strip he first called “Champs and Chumps,” and then “Believe It or Not.”
While Ripley was indeed a globetrotter, most of his facts were not learned on the road but came to him through the research of his sole associate, Norbert Pearlroth, who, with fluency in 14 languages, spent 52 years at the New York Public Library just digging absurd oddities.
An online source, Facts.net (updated just this week), summarized some of the amazing facts presented in Ripley’s cartoon strips, including, for instance, that polar bears have transparent fur, but their skin is black, helping to absorb and retain heat in arctic habitats. The Anglo-
Zanzibar War between the United Kingdom and the Sultanate of Zanzibar was over in 45 minutes. Cats have more bones than humans, elephants are the only mammals that can’t jump, honey never spoils, and a bride in Cyprus wore a wedding veil nearly 23,000 feet long. Cows form best friends with whom they spend their time and grieve when they are lost.
For many years, one of my favorite websites has been Mental Floss. com and its clickable random Amazing Facts Generator. At this writing, for instance, I clicked to learn that Alaska is at once the country’s westernmost and easternmost state. Next, I learned that the human body emits visible light that’s not actually visible to the naked eye. The space between your eyebrows is your glabella, which also names the bone underneath it. Instead of a man on the moon, the Japanese see a rabbit on the moon. Persians, not Scots, invented bagpipes. Half of the world’s geothermal features and two-thirds of its geysers are in Yellowstone Park.
We all know about hibernation, but did you know sleeping through summer is called estivation? Bet you didn’t know eggplants are berries, or humans are the only animals with chins, did you?
Finally, as a perfect conclusion to this essay, a 2017 survey found that for the ninth year in a row, the most annoying word used by Americans is, wait for it, "Whatever."
The Windsor Writers group meets weekly on Mondays at 9 a.m. in the Aspen Room. Join us for the joy of writing and sharing short pieces weekly on a variety of topics that members take turns choosing. No qualifications needed, just creative folks who enjoy writing and sharing ideas and stories.
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GARAGE FOR SALE
GARAGE SPACE FOR SALE by owners. West of building 40, 645 S. Alton Way. Near street. Includes storage unit. Price $19,500. Call Mark for details 303-916-9459.
HOME FOR SALE
WINDSOR GARDENS CONDO FOR SALE. Ground floor south facing enclosed lanai backs to the Highline canal. Garage included. 1BR, 1BA, 855 sq. ft. Move right in. MLS #1699196. Homesmart Realty Group, Greenwood Village, CO. Denny Shoemaker, Broker Associate, 303-261-5707. Call or text for price or showing.
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.
ITEM FOR SALE
NEW SPARE TRICYCLE WHEELS 26X2.125”. Gregory 720-899-7836.
COWBOY BOOTS MEN’S/WOMEN’S Wanted Alan 303-232-1212. WANTED TO BUY AMMO. Alan 303-232-1212.
SERVICES
PROFESSIONAL HOUSE CLEANING SERVICES – Eco friendly, dependable, and trustworthy. Flexible availability. Shay 303-562-6368.
NAILS & SKIN CARE BY CATHY I have 35 yrs experience in manicures,pedicures,Waxing, Eyelash/Eyebrow dyes. I am mobile & will come to you. Please call for Appt. 303-549-3854.
CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE (CNA) – Personal care, companionship, transportation, hospice, grocery store runs, meal preparation, 24/7 care service & more. 20 years’ experience! Excellent references!! Maria H. (720)232-4371.
CATLOVER’S CAT CARE Yvonne Refs 303-548-6230.
SQUEAKY CLEAN WITH JENNA LEIGH-Fast, thorough, and reliable. Call for free consultation 720-978-4470.
WG RESIDENT WITH 30 YEARS caregiver experience. Very reliable, also run errands, good references. Loretta Wright 720-681-7147.
FOR ALL YOUR SEWING & ALTERATION needs, custom made and more. Please call Soledad 303-399-5513 (no texts). WG Resident.
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES. WG resident can provide transportation to DIA. Call Kathy at 720-480-6486.
SEWING SERVICES! Alterations/repairs on clothing, home decor, needlework/ quilt finishing. WG resident w/great quality and prices. Call/text Pam at 607639-1274.
WOW! A SECOND GUARDIAN ANGEL. How many people get that chance? I’m here to run your errands, grocery shop, take you to appointments, airport, whatever! I’m punctual, organized and detail oriented. Call your Angel “Tony” 303-507-9196
LANAI WINDOW CLEANING For Windsor Gardens residents. Thorough cleaning of lanai windows inside & outside. Detailed and Professional. Friendly and Reliable. Please call Bob 720-621-7767.
GOOD CAREGIVER & CNA 10 yrs. exp. Birekti 720-312-8035.
GOOD CAREGIVER AND CNA 12 yrs.’ exp. Meaza 720-416-9097.
PAMPER YOUR DOG with puppy pedicure in your home. Mobile nail trims $25 (720)755-7132.
I WILL MAKE YOUR HOUSE sparkly and super clean!!! Menty 720-998-1493.
CONDO PAINTING-ONE ROOM or all rooms. Detailed and Professional! Friendly and Reliable. Please call Bob 720-621-7767.
CAREGIVER, CHORES & MORE. I can help as a CNA or in any other way you need. Personal Care, cleaning, shopping, errands, organizing, cooking, filing, sewing, etc. 12+ years exp. Dependable, friendly & trustworthy. Reference provided upon request. Call Lisa 815-342-6444.
NEED YOUR PROPERTY INSPECTED in order to get a rental license with the City of Denver? Call Rex today! 720-288-8837. Fully certified. References available.
FACIALS–PATRICIA OF WG, Licensed Cosmetologist. Offering facials to the ladies of WG. Relax, Enjoy, and pamper yourself in the most comfortable facial chair in the city. Highest quality hypoallergenic products. Cleanse, tone, massage, mask, 60 min, 90 min. 720-556-8413.
FOR ALL YOUR SEWING & ALTERATION needs, custom made and more. Please call Soledad 303-399-5513 (no texts). WG Resident.
EXCEPTIONAL HOUSE CLEANING SERVICES: Trustworthy, 30 yrs. exp. Presently cleaning at WG. Norma 720-296-4049.
FUR BABY SITTING: Are you going away to play & pamper yourself? Allow me to play & pamper your fur baby. I come with references and all my shots. 720-726-0709.
APT CLEANING, HOMECARE, COOKING. Also deliver delicious empanadas, different flavors. Call Francys 407-910-8958.
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
A to Z Appliance Repair
Refrigerators, Stoves, Dishwashers, Disposals. Senior Discount Call Dave 303-371-4229
ATTORNEYS
Kirch, Rounds & Bowman PC
Estate Planning/Admin, Real Estate Over 40 yrs combined legal experience www.dwkpc.net 303-671-7726
COMPUTER SERVICES
Affordable Computer Repairs, Etc. Computers, laptops, i-Phones, i-Pads Tablets, VCRs, Roku, Errands, Etc. Monica 303-875-5837
In-Home Technology Assistance
Need help and the Grandkids are gone? Computers, Cameras, Phones, TVs, Etc. 720-244-4166 Scott or Mike
ELECTRICAL SERVICES
Cassidy Electrical LLC
Licensed & Insured Honest, Reliable, Fair Brian 303-241-9265
Electricity Electrical Solutions LLC
Licensed & Insured Electrician Seniors-Veterans Discounts Chris 720-289-7724
Join us for team-Trivia. Bring your own team or join a team on the third Friday of each month in CenterPoint from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Door prizes and light refreshments. Everyone is welcome!
