June 2024

WINDSOR

PRESIDENT’S PEN

Bobbie Mays, Board President

The safety and well-being of our residents and staff are a high priority at Windsor Gardens. While we do not always disclose the specifics of each incident in our community, numerous actions are set in motion whenever there is a safety or security issue. Information and updates are often provided at our committee meetings and in Windsor Life to alert the community of items of concern and how residents can participate in observing and reporting suspicious activity.

The theft of catalytic converters and cars has slowed down in our community. However, other recent crimes have included individuals breaking the back windows of vehicles to steal items in sight. We have heard of people walking next to or driving slowly by cars to look inside, possibly to identify where to strike later. We encourage you to report suspicious behavior like this immediately to Community Response.

Our real estate lockboxes continue to be a concern, and we are researching possible short-term solutions until we can obtain the Wi-Fi needed for upgraded building access controls.

Procedures are in place to limit intruders in our east and west community gardens, with designated hours for gardeners'

2024 Board Officers & Committees Association Contacts

Executive Committee

y Bobbie Mays, President

y Dean Deverick, Vice President

y Michael Powl, Treasurer

y Carol Brooks, Secretary

Appeals Committee

y Dean Deverick, Chair

y Michael Powl, Board

y Shirley Cox, Resident

y Tammy Felker, Resident

y Gary Roll, Resident

Architectural Review Committee

y Gay Ann Ost, Chair

y Michael Powl, Board

y Ron Baldwin, Resident

y Jolene Cranston, Resident

y Catherine Elliott, Resident

y Nona Warburton, Resident

y Beverly Williams, Resident

Auditing Committee

y Dennis Knight, Chair

y Dean Deverick, Board

y Debra Adams, Resident

y Susan Adamson, Resident

y Jeanne Lee, Resident

y Lida Preston, Resident

y Bev Thomas, Resident

Board Election Committee

y Carol Brooks, Chair

y Mike Lopez, Board

y Donna Sanford, Resident

y Bev Thomas, Resident

y Beverly Williams, Resident

Building Representative Zone Committee (BRZC)

Carol Brooks & Donna Sanford, Co-Chairs

Zone 1: Shari Swickard

Zone 2: Barbara Penn

Zone 3: Jerry Powers

Zone 4: Kathy Young

Zone 5: Lisa Davis

Zone 6: Barbara Ellis

Zone 7: Susan Bretschneider

Community Life Committee

y Gay Ann Ost, Chair

y Dennis Knight, Board

y Kristin Brotherton, Resident

y Kathy Callender, Resident

y Jolene Cranston, Resident

y Mark Euler, Resident

y James Keyworth, Resident

y Eydie McDaniel, Resident

y Judy Tauchen, Resident

Employee Relations/Safety Committee

y Dean Deverick, Chair

y Gay Ann Ost, Board

y Ginny Cox, Resident

y Lisa Davis, Resident

y Sylvia Francis, Resident

y Marilyn Tyler, Resident

y Laura Wells, Resident

y Maintenance Dept. Employee

y Grounds Dept. Employee

y Community Response Officer

Entrance Tower Ad Hoc Committee

y Dennis Knight, Chair

y Michael Powl, Board Member

y Ron Baldwin, Resident

y Kristin Brotherton, Resident

y Jolene Cranston, Resident

y Catherine Elliott, Resident

y Judy Tauchen, Resident

Finance Committee

y Michael Powl, Chair

y Mike Lopez, Board

y Debra Adams, Resident

y Phyllis Davis, Resident

y Mark Euler, Resident

y Lida Preston, Resident

y Terry Sprague, Resident

Governing Documents Review Ad Hoc Committee

y Dennis Knight, Chair

y Mike Lopez, Board

y Shirley Cox, Resident

y Jan Sheppard, Resident

y Charles Silverman, Resident

Insurance Committee

y Mike Lopez, Chair

y Carol Brooks, Board

y Susan Bretschneider, Resident

y Jolene Cranston, Resident

y Barbara Ellis, Resident

y Joseph Hayashi, Resident

y Martin Langley, Resident

Long-Range Planning & Innovation Committee

y Dean Deverick, Chair

y Michael Powl, Board

y Kathy Callender, Resident

y Mark Euler, Resident

y Donna Fisher, Resident

y Brenda Sanders, Resident

y Alyson Shupe, Resident

y Marcy Smith, Resident

y John Young, Non-Resident Owner

y Bill Walsh, Employee

Policy Committee

y Michael Powl, Chair

y Dennis Knight, Board

y Debe Alikchihoo, Resident

y Shirley Cox, Resident

y Ann-Marie Jackson, Resident

y Janis Mayer, Resident

y Donna Sanford, Resident

y Jan Sheppard, Resident

y Charles Silverman, Resident

Public Relations Committee

y Dennis Knight, Chair

y Gay Ann Ost, Board

y Susan Bretschneider, Resident

y Lydia "Penelope" Hodge, Resident

y Jeanne Lee, Resident

y Edna "Nan" Wigington, Resident

y Kathy Young, Resident

Revenue Exploration Ad Hoc Committee

y Michael Powl, Chair

y Dean Deverick, Board

y Donna Fisher, Resident

y Howard Fistell, Resident

y Alyson Shupe, Resident

y Brenda Sanders, Resident

y Elaine Wilson, Resident

Underground Garage Subcommittee

y Gay Ann Ost, Chair

y Carol Brooks, Board

y Barbara Dey, Resident

y Camella "Candy" Ford, Resident

y Virginia "Gini" Hansen, Resident

y Reuel Hunt, Resident

y William Laub, Resident

y Roni Reynolds, Resident

y Jan Sheppard, Resident

ADMINISTRATION ––

303-364-7485

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Diane Barczak, email: dbarczak@wgamail.com

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

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

COMMUNITY RESPONSE

303-364-4924

communityresponse@wgamail.com

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

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

FACILITIES MAINTENANCE

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

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

COMMUNITY LIFE ––

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

303-364-9141

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

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

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

GOLF SHOP & COURSE 303-366-3133

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

BOARD OF DIRECTORS board@wgamail.com

President: Bobbie Mays

Vice Pres.: Dean Deverick

Treasurer: Michael Powl

Secretary: Carol Brooks

Asst. Treasurer: Mike Lopez

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

WINDSOR LIFE: THE NEWS OF WINDSOR GARDENS

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

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

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

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

Windsor Gardens Association

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

Community & Committee Meetings

NOTE: Not all of the committees meet every month.

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

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

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

COMMUNITY MEETING

Donuts with Donna Thursday, June 27, 10 a.m. In person in CenterPoint.

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Auditing Committee Thursday, June 13, 9 a.m.

In person in the Colorado Room

Board Election Committee Tuesday, June 11, 10 a.m.

Meeting ID: 862 3708 6867 Passcode: 992556

Board Monthly Meeting Wednesday, June 26, 9:30 a.m.

Meeting ID: 889 4931 6015 Passcode:688710

Building Rep Zone Committee Thursday, June 13, 11 a.m.

Meeting ID: 894 8069 3502 Passcode: 312907

Community Life Committee Wednesday, June 12, 1 p.m.

Meeting ID: 842 7638 5173 Passcode: 663622

Employee Safety Committee Wednesday, June 12, 2 p.m. Meeting ID: 898 2385 3070 Passcode: 743028

Finance Committee Tuesday, June 18, 2 p.m. Meeting ID: 891 6325 2860 Passcode: 211710

Long-Range Planning & Innovation Tuesday, June 11, 2 p.m. Meeting ID: 820 8799 2861 Passcode: 311960

Policy Committee Wednesday, June 12, 10 a.m. Meeting ID: 867 5949 3331 Passcode: 535452

Public Relations Committee Thursday, June 6, 9:30 a.m. Meeting ID: 830 3865 2922 Passcode: 077707

Revenue Exploration Ad Hoc Committee Thur., June 13, 2 p.m. Meeting ID: 881 1700 6315 Passcode: 998449

Underground Garage Sub-Committee Wed., June 19, 2 p.m. Meeting ID: 831 8827 1900 Passcode: 219107

Association Offices Closed

Independence Day Thursday, July 4, 2024

Labor Day Monday, September 2, 2024

Thanksgiving Thursday, November 28, 2024 Friday, November 29, 2024

Christmas Tuesday, December 24, 2024 Wednesday, December 25, 2024

New Year's Day Wednesday, January 1, 2025

In Remembrance

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.

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

Let’s Keep the Canal Trail Free of Trash

With the warm weather, I have started regularly walking along the High Line Canal Trail to pick up trash. As in past years, I continue to find doggy poo bags tossed aside on the trail, along with tissues, cigarette butts, candy wrappers, small liquor bottles, dental sticks and plastic drink bottles. Happily, I encountered one other person picking up trash, a pleasant surprise. My thanks to them. We love the trail and want to continue to make it a great place for Windsor Gardens walkers and other citizens.

Have a safe and pleasant summer. Please help keep our trail clean.

Mona Knight

Music and Styles of Dancing at the Monthly Dances

I am a recent resident of Windsor Gardens. I have considerable dance experience in a couple of styles but little experience since COVID. I attended the Halloween dance, hoping to meet people and enjoy dancing. There was a DJ who called ballroom dances for all his songs. Not remembering any ballroom, I was left out. The next monthly dance went the same way, although I danced once with a woman who had not otherwise danced. We danced in an informal style that was popular in the ‘70s and ‘80s.

I have been to the Friday afternoon dances at the restaurant/bar. These are informal, but the space is limited, and you must get there at 5 p.m. to get a seat in the bar. This means you have to start

LETTERS continued on page 5

WG Board in Motion

At their regular board meeting on May 22, 2024, the Windsor Gardens Board of Directors approved the following:

• A Public Relations Committee motion to approve the following verbiage as criteria for advertising:

Print advertisements are defined as a visual announcement promoting a business, product, service, local election or event. Print advertisements submitted in the format of an editorial piece will not be accepted. Contact information (email address, phone number, and/or website) for interested parties to respond to the advertisement must be included. Windsor Gardens reserves the right to deny advertisements that do not meet the criteria.

• Several Finance Committee motions:

A motion to transfer $379,019.25 to the capital reserve account.

A motion to transfer $361,007.68 to the tax reserve account. (This transfer represents May and June transfer

from the operating account to pay the second half property tax payment due June 15.)

A motion to transfer $196,204.60 to the capital reserve account. (This transfer represents the May insurance loan payment from the operating account.)

• A Long-Range Planning and Innovation Committee motion to delay work on the townhome bollard lighting until staff can perform due diligence and obtain quotes before considering it for a future project list.

• A motion to amend the Community Gardens Policy to extend the access time for the drive-through gate to 8 p.m. and to publish the policy revision in the June Windsor Life for a twoweek comment period.

In executive session on May 22, 2024, the board authorized five judicial foreclosures and discussed two personnel matters.

Proposed Community Gardens Policy Amendment

A change to section 6, paragraph b, of the Community Gardens Policy, marked in red below, was approved for publication in the June 2024 issue by the WG Board of Directors, allowing for a two-week comment period. If you have questions or comments about the proposed change to the 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. The deadline to submit comments is June 14, 2024.

COMMUNITY GARDENS POLICY

6. Access to the Community Gardens is as follows:

b. East Gardens

May 1 through November 1 access to the East Gardens will be by walk-in gate from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily and drivethrough gate from 7 a.m. to 7 8 p.m. daily. The Garden Club

will provide the Activities Director with a list of registered members assigned to the east gardens by April 15 of each year. When the list is received, the association will update resident ID badges to provide access to the East Gardens for one gardening season. Access is limited to the garden area only and does not include any other portion of the 5-acre lot or warehouse dumpster use.

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access. We recommend that residents not linger in the community gardens outside of those hours. This will help Community Response identify intruders after hours.

If you are out after dark in any area of the community, please stay alert and bring a friend whenever possible. Our Community Response staff is doing an excellent job of interrupting possible incidents; however, they cannot be everywhere all the time. Please call 9-1-1 if you see a criminal act in process and report items of concern to Community Response as soon as possible. Do not engage with suspicious individuals at any time.

Remember, there are many actions you can take on a regular basis to promote the safety of your person and property. Lock your

unit and car doors, keep valuables and bags out of sight, do not let unknown persons into your building, and do not share garage codes or keys with non-residents. Be alert after dark and carry a flashlight with you. Walk with a partner whenever possible. If you’d like, you can join others in lighting your lanai to promote an alert community and help deter crime. Windsor Gardens is a wonderful place to live, and it takes an individual and community-wide effort to maintain a safe and enjoyable environment.

Summer is almost here, and I hope you enjoy the warm weather and the many activities available in our beautiful surroundings.

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eating and drinking at 5 p.m. I went to the Eagles review dance and found that the aisles filled up with people who danced informally, often in groups. There are hundreds of people in Windsor Gardens who seem to prefer this.

At the last monthly dance, the list of residents was much smaller than that of nonresidents. I sat at a table of residents who did not dance ballroom. I left early because I was not dancing.

I don't see why the monthly dances are so tilted towards ballroom dancing. There has been a tremendous amount of music written

since the 1950s. Several popular dance styles have evolved, including square, contra, swing and country. I would like to see the music at the monthly dances evolve into the ‘70s and ‘80s so that more people recognize the songs and feel free to dance in whatever style they prefer.

John Wren

From the General Manager

WEED CONTROL & CONCERNS ABOUT PETS

General Manager Rebecca Zazueta

This spring, we received questions and comments about the blue spray used to treat weeds in our community. In most instances, residents are concerned about the safety of this chemical application around their pets. To address these concerns, I would like to share a few facts about the use of weed spray.

ƒ Roundup® weed spray is a brand name for a non-selective systemic herbicide. Its toxicity classification is considered low to very low. Roundup is the original trade name, and many trade names and concentration rates are now available. The active ingredient in Roundup is glyphosate. Fully concentrated, the product is 41% glyphosate.

ƒ Windsor Gardens uses a diluted product with less than 1%, of the active glyphosate ingredient, and 99.1% is water and food coloring.

ƒ Glyphosate attacks plants through the stomata and basically clogs the amino acid transfer of nutrients in the xylem of the plant. Mammals do not have the same circulatory system as plants, so it is not able to attack mammals.

ƒ Glyphosate is a large molecule vulnerable to degradation, including solar and microbial. It is rendered ineffective as soon as it makes contact with soil. On a warm day, it dries in minutes and is no longer effective.

ƒ Glyphosate is not volatile and has no odor. It moves in plant tissue in microscopic amounts and kills the target plant and its roots. We can spray an area of bad turf and seed it at the same time, and as the old turf dies, the new turf will grow in. This supports that glyphosate is inactive when it dries or hits a surface other than a plant.

ƒ The blue food coloring indicates to the spray operator where the glyphosate has been applied. The color also helps residents know that the weeds have been treated and hopefully encourages all pet owners to keep their dogs away from these areas.

ƒ The toxicity testing on humans indicated that it would take ingestion of several gallons of fully concentrated product containing the 41% active ingredient of glyphosate to be seriously dangerous or lethal. The National Pesticide Information Center also published a report on the testing completed on dogs who were given daily doses of Roundup of 500 mg per kg of body weight for one year. The dogs were unaffected, according to the report.

Glyphosate is a valuable tool for our community and is effective at weed control. It saves us thousands of labor hours that would be needed to pull weeds by hand, and it is a safer alternative to other weed control products.

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From the General Manager continued

When it is possible, Pilera notifications will be used to inform residents of when the grounds crew will be doing significant spraying around your buildings. This will help residents make informed decisions for themselves and their pets. We ask for your cooperation and understanding when we need to change the

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

schedule or if there is a need to spot-treat problem areas. If you wish to be extra careful, stay aware and keep your pets out of the flower beds and wherever blue-colored spray is visible. Keeping our furry friends on a fixed-length, six-foot leash will help to ensure that they don’t get into anything they shouldn’t.

MAINTENANCE UPDATES

‚ Underground Garages Project: Several of the tension cables have been repaired at building 58. We backfilled the area behind building 64. Waterproofing is close to done at building 80. We are working on the electrical at building 60 on the left side of the entrance where backfill will follow.

‚ Roof Replacement: The roof and gutters have been replaced on building 59.

‚ Doors: The doors in the community response break room and front office and the back door to the fitness room have been replaced.

‚ Technology Project: The site survey for the Verizon cellular network was completed on May 16. The results are pending.

‚ Fitness Center: Closed June 10 through June 19 for renovations, replacement of flooring and installation of new fitness equipment.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

‚ Smoke alarm testing is complete.

‚ We had a main sewer back up in building 64.

‚ We repaired under slab leaks in the hallway of building 29. The leaks came from a domestic hot water line.

‚ The fire suppression system to the restaurant was tested and certified.

‚ We repaired the bollard lights at the townhomes.

‚ We replaced three 4-inch main water line valves in the meter pit for buildings 27 and 29.

‚ The gas meters were replaced in building 24, the community center and the townhomes, row 70.

HALLWAY CARPET REPLACEMENT

‚ Carpet and new trim installation are complete in building 2.

‚ Building 12 is in progress. The B floor was stalled due to a unit eviction. It is in progress now.

‚ New carpet installation complete in Building 1.

‚ Work is starting in building 56. Note: The fitness center carpeting will be replaced the week of June 10 and will have a temporary impact on the project in building 56.

‚ Carpet is ordered for building 42.

PAINT DEPARTMENT

‚ Hallway Painting Project: Building 54 is complete.

‚ Exterior Painting: Building 26 is nearly complete, work has begun on building 27 and building 18 is next on the schedule.

‚ Other Projects: Repaired soffits at buildings 53, 43, 25 and 32. Work is in progress at building 34. Repairs are pending for buildings 26 and 57. Painted several unit doors at building 63.

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 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

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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.

Grounds

Maintenance

Supervisor

Dana Cusack

Down to Earth Grounds Maintenance

APRIL SHOWERS BROUGHT MAY FLOWERS

We have had a really nice start to the growing season this spring! There was good moisture in March and April; we have cut the turf grass several times already. We tried to seed as much as possible and planted sod where some bigger trees were removed. As of May 15, we only have had half of the irrigation system turned on. May was all about the annual flower planting. We edged the beds and amended the soil as needed. We received our first flower delivery from Gulley’s Green House in Fort Collins on May 19 and started planting early on Monday, May 20. We planted 28,000 plants in 86 flower beds in just over four days. A beautiful light rain blessed the second day. We have new zinnias in different colors and new cabbage and kale varieties. Hopefully, our bunny population will leave them alone! We will plant the second delivery of annuals the week of June 3. We will not be mowing during planting week as we will be digging in the dirt!

For the past several years, the weather has been sketchy during flower-planting weeks. Just about everything that could happen has, including hail, snow and rain, to test our new plants. I am hopeful that 2024 will be a weatherevent-free year, so we just have to worry about those little cute flower eaters.

Congrats to the newest members of our 2024 Hole-in-One Club!

● Tom Hooker, Hole #5, on April 29, 2024

● Armando Arrieta, Hole #5, on May 5, 2024

● Bill Daubin, Hole #4, on May 9, 2024

Did you forget your sunscreen or do you need a soda? Stop by the golf shop. Kick off the summer season by stopping at 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!

Golf Leagues to Host 4th of July Tournament on July 5

The Dukes and Windsorettes Golf Leagues are hosting a “Flag" Fourth of July Tournament on July 5.

Registration is open and the cost is $35 per person, which includes green fees, a traditional barbecue along with cash prizes.

Sign up on the bulletin board outside the Emerald Greens Golf Shop. Cash and checks only; no credit cards allowed.

Even some of the men's club golfers helped!

Community Response & Covenant Enforcement

SYMPTOMS AND PREVENTION OF HEAT-RELATED ILLNESS

From Community Response Officer Cash Kraemer

It’s getting to be that time of year when the days are longer, and the temperatures are hotter. It’s a good time to discuss heat-related illness or hyperthermia. Heat exhaustion and heatstroke are two common types of hyperthermia, a condition in which the core body temperature is 101 degrees or higher.

Heat Exhaustion

Heat exhaustion is the most common form of hyperthermia and is usually caused by the loss of water and electrolytes from heavy sweating. People standing in the hot sun or active on a hot sunny day are susceptible. Some symptoms are dizziness, weakness or fainting. Other signs are cold, clammy skin, dry tongue and thirst.

Heatstroke

Heatstroke is less common but can lead to serious illness and, if untreated, can be deadly. It can be caused by vigorous physical

activity outdoors for an extended period or in a closed, poorly ventilated humid space. Symptoms include hot, dry, flushed skin, rapid breathing, racing heart rate, nausea and vomiting, and an altered mental state or behavior.

Prevention

Ways to avoid heat-related illness include:

ƒ Limiting your time outside or staying inside on very hot days.

ƒ Wearing lighter fabric and lighter colors of clothing.

ƒ Avoiding tight, restrictive clothes.

ƒ Above all – hydrating! Drink plenty of water or drinks with electrolytes, such as Gatorade.

If you think you or someone else is in danger of a heat-related emergency, call 911 and then Community Response at 303-3644924.

COMMUNITY RESPONSE ACTIVITIES, MAY 1 THROUGH MAY 28, 2024

EMERGENCIES

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, June 3; Friday, June 7; Monday, June 17; and Friday, June 21.

DISTRICT 3 COMMANDER’S MEETING: If you would like to hear firsthand about district crime statistics and programs and talk to district personnel, you can attend the monthly Commander's meeting at 1625 S. University Boulevard, at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5.

80 TO 100 LBS. COLLECTED ON PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE BACK DAY

Despite rain and snow, WG residents came through again, cleaning out cabinets and cupboards and turning in expired and unused medications, keeping them out of landfills, water supplies and the hands of children and others. An estimated 80 to 100 pounds of meds were collected in about two and a half hours and safely transported to your local police station for incineration. According to the DEA, 10,017 pounds…TWO tons…of prescription drugs were collected in Colorado on April 27, and a large percentage of that total from the Denver Metro area. Last October, Windsor residents turned in a similar amount, contributing to the almost FOUR tons turned in statewide.

The Centers for Disease Control predicted that 14,675 people died of opioid poisoning or overdose last year, providing another reason why it is important to clean out cabinets regularly. Our next collection date will be the last Saturday in October. In the meantime, many pharmacies have installed secure deposit boxes to turn in expired meds. The closest one we are aware of is at the Safeway at 200 Quebec Street. If you google the DEA Diversion Control Division, enter a zip code, and choose a search radius, you can find other locations near you.

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

Upcoming New Resident Orientations

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

Please note: walk-ins are not encouraged, as there is important new resident paperwork that must be completed prior to attending a new resident orientation.

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

IN-PERSON ORIENTATIONS

Thursday, June 6, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Tuesday, June 11, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Thursday, June 20, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, June 25, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Where: Administrative Office, 595 S. Clinton St.

ZOOM ORIENTATION

Tuesday, June 4, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Join by computer

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

Join by phone

1. Call 720-928-9299

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

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

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

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

Welcome to Our New Neighbors

Bldg Name From

17 Joan Sullivan McDonough, GA

39 Margaret Redle Sheridan, WY

43 Catherine Esses Lakeland, FL

43 Barbara Esses Lakeland, FL

Bldg Name From

43 Dawn Darnell Denver, CO

44 Renee Farrar Denver, CO

44 David Farrar Lakewood, CO

84 Evelyn Benham Littleton, 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 EDS form, the emergency medical data form, the ACH form and the Pilera communication form.

Windsor Gardens Flag Corps to be Honored on Flag Day

Residents who post the U.S. and Colorado flags for their buildings on holidays are invited to a reception in their honor on Flag Day, Friday, June 14, at 9 a.m. in CenterPoint West. Coffee and pastries will be served. Flag corp members to be honored this year include:

ƒ Bldg 3: Kathy Dewald

ƒ Bldg 4: Kay Lee Thiessen

ƒ Bldg 5: Al Minnich

ƒ Bldg 6: Doug Hein and Mark Boyd

ƒ Bldg 11: Tom Smyth

ƒ Bldg 12: Mindy Penman

ƒ Bldg 14: Kathleen Hyland

ƒ Bldg 16: M. Dowdal and Jude Obrigewitch

ƒ Bldg 17: Jim Baker and Gerry Maxie

ƒ Bldg 18: Bobbie Belle

ƒ Bldg 20: Melissa Newman, Jay Newman and Larry Nelson

ƒ Bldg 21: Joseph Bernisky and Diana Walstrom

ƒ Bldg 25: Pat Ellis and Davy Anderson

ƒ Bldg 26: Ken Koehn

ƒ Bldg 27: Cathi Allen

ƒ Bldg 28: Bill Warren and Robyn Warren

ƒ Bldg 30: Bill Mahoney

ƒ Bldg 32: Jerry Powers

ƒ Bldg 34: Al Danow

ƒ Bldg 36: Richard Dotson

ƒ Bldg 37: Clarence Chapman

ƒ Bldg 38: Mona Knight

ƒ Bldg 39: Phillip Malone

ƒ Bldg 40: Patrick Mooney

ƒ Bldg 41: Ron Baldwin

ƒ Bldg 42: Dennis Knight

ƒ Bldg 43: Terry Hutchinson and Tom Alvarez

ƒ Bldg 44: Booker Mays

ƒ Bldg 45: Terry James

ƒ Bldg 46: Lin Perkin

ƒ Bldg 47: Pete Newman

ƒ Bldg 48: Ed Sievers and Dwight Pringle

ƒ Bldg 49: Kathy Kindblade

ƒ Bldg 50: Frank Sobus

ƒ Bldg 51: Bill D’Aubin

ƒ Bldg 52: Mike Powl

ƒ Bldg 53: Chris Johnson

ƒ Bldg 54: Dave Pett and Adele Strawn

ƒ Bldg 55: Bob Stribling

ƒ Bldg 56: Lorena Pfautz and Bob Zelanes

ƒ Bldg 57: Norvell Ballard

ƒ Bldg 58: Bob Hamblin

ƒ Bldg 59: Tom Clark

ƒ Bldg 60: Carl Bruckman and Dottie Kerr

ƒ Bldg 61: Ron Andrews

ƒ Bldg 62: Katy Langeberg and Bert Langeberg

ƒ Bldg 63: Jere DeBacker

ƒ Bldg 64: Gary Wink

ƒ Bldg 65: Shirlee Behringer

ƒ Bldg 66: Elisabeth Port and Steve Port

ƒ Bldg 68: Mike Smith

ƒ Bldg 78: Phillip Freedman

ƒ Bldg 80: Kevin Smith

ƒ Bldg 82: Joseph Randon

ƒ Bldg 84: Anthony LaBate

ƒ Townhouses: Tom Leahy

FLAG FACT FROM THE WG FLAG CORPS

Flag Day, June 14, commemorates the date in 1777 when the U.S. approved the design of the flag. It became a holiday in 1916.

Councilwoman

Amanda Sawyer

Exciting Updates on Denver Bond Projects in District 5!

This spring, the Denver City Council approved the final issuance of both the RISE and Elevate bond projects that are propelling progress within our community. The Elevate Denver bonds, approved by voters in 2017, span 460 projects across the city at a cost of $937 million. The RISE Denver bonds were a strategic initiative to advance our economy into the recovery phase during the COVID-19 pandemic. Approved by Denver voters in 2021, RISE bonds focused on four areas: parks, transportation, housing, and facilities. Both bond initiatives covered a 10-year timespan (Elevate from 2017-2027 and Rise from 2021-2031), but all projects for both bonds are set to be completed by the end of 2026. These investments are geared towards affordable housing, creating safer streets, bolstering pedestrian safety, breathing new life into parks and recreational facilities, and enhancing Denver's essential infrastructure like libraries, cultural centers, safety facilities, and Denver Health Medical Center. District 5 has a number of projects that were included in the Elevate and RISE bonds. Many have already been completed, and some are still to come. Watch for these in our neighborhoods!

Completed Projects

• Renovated Montclair Park tennis court

• Upgraded Robinson Park playground

• Revamped kitchens for Denver Fire Department stations 14 and 19

• Sidewalks along parts of 6th Avenue and Monaco Parkway

• Picnic area renovations at Lindsley Park

• E. Fairmont and S. Valencia intersection Improvements

• Renovation of picnic sites at Lowry Sports Complex Upcoming Projects

• Safety infrastructure at the Oneida Street and Tennessee Avenue intersection

• Installation of a traffic signal at E Alameda Avenue and Forest Street

• Basketball court renovations at Denison Park and Ben Bezoff Park

• Sidewalks along Quebec Street

• Colfax Bus Rapid Transit and Streetscape improvements

• Kearney and Krameria Streets bike lanes

• Crestmoor Park playground redesign

• Renovation of Schlessman Family Branch Library

As the landscape of Denver continues to evolve, these projects serve as pillars of progress, ensuring the vibrancy and resilience of our city. Your unwavering support and active participation have been instrumental in bringing these transformative projects to fruition, shaping the future landscape of District 5 for years to come. Thank you for your support!

As always, you can find the District 5 team at:

Email: denvercouncil5@denvergov.org

Phone: 720-337-5555

Website: bit.ly/D5Website

instagram.com/denvercouncil5 twitter.com/denvercouncil5

Diverse Group of Residents Enjoy Living in Windsor Gardens Townhouses

Windsor Gardens has 32 highly coveted townhouses. The residents are a diverse group of current and retired firefighters, an attorney, a life coach, ski instructors, a nurse practitioner midwife, and many varied professionals, some retired and some still working. The townhouse officers are Preston Carter, building representative; Michelle Compton, assistant building representative; Kari Coulter, treasurer; and Lisa Cole, secretary. The residents enjoy our annual get-togethers, including a summer picnic, fall annual meeting, progressive holiday dinner and group holiday decorating.

Did you know that when the townhouses were originally built, the atriums were open to the air with sliding glass doors upstairs and down? Due to Colorado’s sometimes harsh winters, the roofs were eventually fully enclosed, creating beautiful ceilings with four skylights.

We enjoy all of Windsor Gardens’ wonderful amenities, from golf to the indoor and outdoor pools, the many classes and activities, as well as the work of our diligent grounds crews who keep our lawns and gardens beautiful in the summer and clear our walks and driveways in the winter.

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@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.

Lorraine Hobbs to Celebrate 100th Birthday

From Jeanne Lee, WG Public Relations Committee Member

Windsor Life readers were introduced to Lorraine Hobbs in the resident profile of the May 2021 issue. On July 4, 2024, Lorraine will turn 100. Her life has been a testament to resilience and determination, marked by significant shifts over her ten decades. She grew up when party phone lines were the norm and later embraced her 'little flip' phone. She faced discrimination and societal restrictions, including barriers to when she could use a public swimming pool, where she could live, and the clients she could take as a social worker. She overcame these challenges and received several commendations during her career, including recognition for negotiating a peaceful transition despite racial tensions when Denver's George Washington High School opened in the 1960s.

When Lorraine attended the University of Colorado at Boulder, Black and Asian students weren't allowed to live in the dorms, so they decided to live off-campus together. Later, Lorraine convinced her parents to allow her to transfer to Howard University in Washington, DC, an HBCU or Historically Black College or University, where she had her first Black teacher.

streets, but one day years ago, she looked out her lanai window and saw two big cows. When she tells people, they ask, "Are you sure what you saw?" She still wonders where those cows came from but is certain they weren't big dogs.

Lorraine Hobbs will turn 100 on July 4, 2024.

Lorraine achieved two degrees and was qualified to work as a social worker. However, at the time, a Black social worker had to have an all-black caseload, and there was already a Black social worker handling cases in her area. So, Lorraine took a job in the steno pool until the other social worker changed jobs. She told her first husband, Richard King, who passed away in 1970 that she would only work for ten years, but she worked for 40+, having numerous "adventures" with clients and their families!

Lorraine enjoyed participating in various sports, including volleyball, bowling, and softball. Her fond memories include playing under the lights as part of a Denver County softball team, "And did we ever think we were something!" Even after retirement, she continued to stay active, enjoying skiing until the age of 72. "I skied as long as I could, but when you fall, you have to get yourself up, and I was losing strength."

In March 2003, Lorraine moved to Windsor Gardens after her second husband, Beatty, died. When her granddaughter told her she needed to move, Lorraine replied, "I'm not moving!" After consideration, though, Lorraine realized her big, corner lot house with two furnaces was too much for her. But she didn't want to live in an apartment or buy another house. A friend who lived in Windsor Gardens suggested Lorraine rent there and see if she liked it. She did, and when her rental unit was to be sold, she got busy looking for a condo to buy. She noted, "I gotta thing! I cannot live above the third floor because my thought is that in case of emergency, I can still get down the stairs." She sought and found a larger, first-floor unit where she could see the streets. Not only can she see the

Lorraine said she doesn't take any medication, and her only complaints are arthritis in her left shoulder and lower back and macular degeneration. When she tells her kids she's still "in her right mind," they laugh and say, "REALLY?" After her granddaughter negotiated the sale of her car, Lorraine said she missed the spontaneity of loading her dog in the car and driving somewhere like Georgetown when bored. "Even though I miss driving, we deal with our limitations," she said. "And I don't have to buy gas or pay for insurance!"

Since Lorraine has macular degeneration and her dog, Maggie, has limited vision and hearing, they take their final walk of the day before dusk. She and Maggie may not know everyone by name, but they definitely enjoy meeting and greeting other residents as they stroll and when sitting on the bench outside their building.

Lorraine repeatedly said, "I have been blessed in so many ways!" She has friends who take her to church, a beautician who picks her up, and her dentist, whom she has known for 35 years, has a daughter who also picks her up for appointments. Others provide laundry, grocery and meal help, and so much more.

There are plans for Lorraine to travel to Houston for her greatgrandson's graduation and her 100th birthday celebration. We wish this lovely lady a very happy 100th birthday!

Heart to Heart Children's Hospital NICU Project

When the Windsor Gardens chapter of the Association of Volunteers for Children’s Hospital Colorado was presented with a new project, WG resident and volunteer Jeanne Lee, a devoted quilter and mother herself, was moved to complete 969 fleece hearts (she didn’t have quite enough fabric to reach 1,000) for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the Children’s Hospital.

“They are hugs from my heart to theirs,” Jeanne said.

At any moment, several babies in the NICU have small fleece hearts resting on their bodies. You might assume they’re cute mementos — and they are — but they’re also an impactful way for moms and caregivers to bond with their babies and aid their development.

Moms and caregivers wear a heart against their skin, so it picks up their scent. They then place the heart in their baby’s isolette, and the scent provides the baby with the familiarity of their loved one. Research also shows that a parent’s scent can lower a baby’s heart rate and help the baby remain calm during care.

This practice is beneficial for babies who are too small or medically unstable for parents to hold or for parents who can’t stay in the NICU all the time.

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.

NOW IS THE TIME TO EXPAND YOUR LIVING SPACE!

Jeanne Lee with finished NICU hearts.

Photo Album

2024 Spring Art Club Show

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.

Artist: Diana Barcus

Best Painting

Title: "Red Leaf"

Medium: Oil Painting

AWARD WINNERS

Artist: Dorit Pittman

Best Creative Craft

Title: "Alone in a Crowd"

Medium: Steel wire, wood and gut casing

Stepping On Class

Residents wrap up a 7-week Stepping On Balance class and receive their certificates.

Go to www.facebook.com/WindsorGardensAssociation to see many other photos and videos.

The best painting winner, Diana Barcus, and the best creative craft winner, Dorit Pittman, with their work.

Photos by Kay Yost.

WG Art Club members who participated in the spring art show and sale.

Photo by Charlie Williams.

Photo Album

Building 39 Spring Fling

Building 39 had its “Spring Fling” baked potato plus event. Building representative Ken DeHate baked the potatoes and planned the event with Charles Davenport and several helpers. There were lots of fun games and time to socialize and make connections, with about 30 people attending. From Penny Sannes.

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.

A C T I V I T I E S

WG CLASSES

WG classes are free of charge to WG residents only. No sign-up is required; you can drop in anytime. Support your favorite classes, as we require a minimum of 10 students per class to maintain our instructors. Please see the class schedule organized by the day of the week below. The name of the instructor is in parentheses.

Bridge and fitness-related classes run year-round. Other classes 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

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

Pilates (MacIntire) Auditorium 2 PM – 3 PM

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

TUESDAY

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

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

Tai Chi (Hall) Grass by the Gazebos* 1 PM – 2 PM

*Weather permitting, otherwise it will be in the Auditorium as usual.

WEDNESDAY

Yoga (Haykin) Auditorium 9 AM – 10 AM

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

WEDNESDAY continued

Weight Training (MacIntire) Auditorium 1 PM – 2 PM

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

Pilates Class (MacIntire) Auditorium 2 PM – 3 PM

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

THURSDAY

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

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

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

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

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

FRIDAY

Yoga (Haykin) Auditorium 9 AM – 10 AM

SATURDAY

Zumba (MacIntire) Auditorium 9 AM – 10 AM

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

The following classes will 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 June 14 and 28 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

“One in a Million” by Janet Dailey

“Goodbye Girl” by James Grippando

“Lone Wolf” by Gregg Hurwitz

“The Ghost Orchid” by Jonathan Kellerman

“The Frozen River” by Ariel Lawhon

“Rock Bottom” by Fern Michaels

“The Collector” by Daniel Silva

Suspense on the Shelf

“Peg and Rose Solve a Murder” by Laurien Berenson

“Phantom Game” by Christine Feehan

“At First Light” by Barbara Nickless

“Missing Persons” by James Patterson

Suspense Paperback

“Deep Tide” by Laura Griffin

Cozy Mystery Paperback

“Murder at an Irish Bakery” by Carlene O'Connor

“Death by Irish Whiskey” by Catie Murphy

Large Print Fiction Checkout

“A Most Intriguing Lady” by Sarah Ferguson

Large Print on the Shelf

“Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus

“Missing Persons” by James Patterson

Fiction Paperback

“The Honeymoon Cottage” by Lori Foster

“The Promise of Easter” by Marta Perry

Non-Fiction Checkout

“Oath and Honor” by Liz Cheney

Classic Fiction

“Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austin

OUTDOOR POOL IS OPEN FOR THE SEASON!

OUTDOOR POOL OPERATING HOURS

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

ƒ The pool area is closed daily from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. for cleaning and mowing.

ƒ There is no lifeguard on guard 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

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

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

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

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

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

INDOOR POOL

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

FITNESS CENTER

FITNESS CENTER CLOSED DURING RENOVATIONS

The fitness center will be closed Monday, June 10, through Wednesday, June 19, for updates and renovations, including new flooring and installation of replacement equipment. We apologize for the inconvenience this closure may cause.

FITNESS EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTION

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

This month's sessions:

Tuesday, June 4, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Thursday, June 6, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, June 21, 6:45 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.

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

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

ƒ 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

We have hired some lifeguards and have scheduled children's swim hours. Child swim will begin daily starting Saturday, June 1, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. based on lifeguard availability.

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 on flyers in the community center. Also, feel free to contact the Activities Office for updates!

Events are listed in chronological order.

¡ WG FARMERS MARKET with FRUIT SHACK: Fruit Shack is returning to WG beginning on Saturday, June 1, and will be here every Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, 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.

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

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

¡ THE NACHO MEN OUTDOOR CONCERT: Tuesday, June 11, at 6 p.m. (seating on the lawn begins at 5:30 p.m.) on the GOLF COURSE. See details on page 24 under "WG PREMIER CONCERTS." This is a FREE event. Rain relocation tickets are sold out.

¡ GIFT CARD BINGO with the ACTIVITIES STAFF! Thursday, June 13, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Join the activities staff for a fun game of bingo and win yourself a gift card! A larger prize will be given out at the end of the last game. You won’t want to miss this fun event! FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.

¡ WG FLAG DAY EVENT: Friday, June 14, at 9 a.m. in the WG GAZEBOS. WG residents who post the U.S. and Colorado flags for their buildings are invited to a reception in their honor. Coffee and pastries will be served.

¡ KID’S SUMMER MOVIE –MIGRATION: Friday, June 14, at 1:30 p.m.

EVENT TICKET SALES

Activities Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Need to Buy a Ticket Outside of Business Hours?

If you are interested in purchasing a ticket for an event or desire to sign up for an activity but are unable to come by the Activities Office during business hours, please reach out! We are happy to accommodate your schedule and make arrangements for you to do so!

Please contact Steve Follweiler at 720-8621533 or sfollweiler@wgamail.com.

in the AUDITORIUM. Grab the kiddos for an afternoon at the movies. See page 25 for more details.

¡ SATURDAY MONTHLY DANCE: Saturday, June 15, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Jim Milavec will be DJing as "The Cat in a Hat,” playing music from the ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s, and early ‘90s. A samba line dance will be taught free of charge at 6 p.m. Singles, partners and all dance styles are welcome. Treats and punch will be served, as well as a good time!

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

¡ BALLY’S CASINO VIA PREMIER

CHARTERS: Tuesday, June 18. 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, June 7.

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 will be offered after Friday, June 14.

¡ THE FABULOUS ‘50S presented by KATHLEEN ARNOLD: Wednesday, June 19, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. The postwar 1950s are often portrayed as blissful, idyllic, happy days. But not everything was as rosy as it seemed.

FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.

¡ BUS TRIP TO COORS FIELD –ROCKIES VS LA DODGERS GAME: Thursday, June 20, at 1:10 p.m. The bus will depart the ADMIN PARKING LOT at 11:45 a.m. and return to WG directly after the game. What better way to kick off summer than at the ball game, cheering on the home team?!

COST: Tickets are $45 per person at the Activities Desk. Tickets include transportation to and from Coors Field with Premier Charters, group access to the stadium, and outfield box seating in the shade with restrooms nearby. Food is on your own and can be purchased at the ballpark.

¡ ACTIVE MINDS – THE HISTORY OF AUTOMOBILES: Thursday, June 20, at 2 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. From the hand-cranked Model T that came in any color you wanted as long as it was not black to modern cars with more circuits and chips than most computers, the automobile has a rich and still evolving history. Join Active Minds as we tell the story of the invention that replaced the horse and buggy. Along the way, we’ll take a look at mass production, labor, environmental impacts, and the introduction of self-driving cars.

FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.

¡ WG COMMUNITY ‘GARAGE’ SALE: Friday, June 21, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Joel Kruschwitz State Farm

303-344-1175

Condo & Auto Insurance Seminar

Wednesday June 12th 3:00

CenterPoint East

Food and Drinks Provided

Sign up at Activities Office

and Saturday, June 22, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Open to the public.

SELLERS: All the spaces have sold out, but you are welcome to contact the Activities Office to be put on the waitlist should someone dropout. Set-up will begin on Thursday, June 20, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

¡ TRIVIA FUN DAY: Friday, June 21, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in a new location for June, the COLORADO ROOM, and 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.

¡ WINDSOR WRITERS ANNUAL “OUT LOUD” EVENT: Friday, June 21, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. The Windsor Writers “Out Loud” event features public readings of favorite pieces chosen by each writer. Some selections will make you laugh, others will make you think, and a few will manage a bit of both. After the readings, enjoy light refreshments and time to chat with the authors.

¡ SIP AND PAINT: Monday, June 24, 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 will also be included.

COST: $20 per person. Space is limited. Sign up at the Activities Desk.

¡ DONUTS WITH DONNA: Thursday, June 27, 10 a.m. in CENTERPOINT. Join Building Rep. Committee co-chair Donna Sanford for a community meeting. Bring your coffee cup and questions, and we will provide the coffee and donuts. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.

¡ NATURAL GROCERS WELLNESS CLASS – PROTECT YOUR SKIN FROM THE INSIDE OUT: Friday, June 28, at 10 a.m. in CENTERPOINT. You can have it all: fun in the sun and healthy skin! All it takes is good food, a bit of nutrition savvy and a cloudless day and away you go! FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.

¡ BINGO with the DPL BOOKMOBILE TEAM: Friday, June 28, at 1 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Join the friendly bookmobile team from the Denver Public Library as they host a rousing bingo session with some fabulous prizes!

BUS TRIPS

¡ BALLY’S CASINO VIA PREMIER CHARTERS: Tuesday, June 18. The bus will depart from the ADMIN. PARKING LOT at 9:20 a.m. and will leave the casino at 2:30 p.m. to return. To ensure we meet trip minimums and avoid cancellations, please try to sign up by Friday, June 7.

COST: $20 per person at the Activities Desk. Tickets must be purchased prior to the day of departure. All riders must sign a bus waiver or update an existing waiver. No refunds will be offered after Friday, June 14.

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COUNCILWOMAN AMANDA

SAWYER AT WG: Thursday, July 18, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 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.

¡ SHRED-IT EVENT sponsored by AARP ELDERWATCH: Monday, July 22, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the ADMINISTRATION PARKING LOT. Look for more details in July’s paper.

¡ 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 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 where you could borrow an e-bike to get to work, go shopping or simply 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.

¡ BUS TRIP – ROCKIES VERSUS LA DODGERS GAME: Thursday, June 20, at 1:10 p.m. The bus will depart the ADMIN. PARKING LOT at 11:45 a.m. and will return to WG directly after the game. What better way to kick off summer than at a ball game, cheering on the home team?! Tickets include transportation to and from Coors Field with Premier Charters, group access to the stadium and outfield box seating in the shade, with restrooms nearby.

COST: $45 per person at the Activities Desk. Food is on your own and can be purchased at the ballpark.

WG PREMIER CONCERTS

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

Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on the golf course at tee #1 (the tee closest to the golf shop entrance). Non-alcoholic beverages and snacks are permitted outside. Bar service by El Gran Jardin will be available during the concert, but outside alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited. We do not recommend pets attending due to the expected large crowd and loud music.

This is a FREE event. Please sign up at the Activities Desk. Rain relocation tickets are SOLD OUT. Join us on the golf course if the weather is nice!

¡ SATURDAY MONTHLY DANCE: Saturday, June 15, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Jim Milavec will be DJing as "The Cat in a Hat,” highlighting music from the ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s. A samba line dance will be taught free of charge at 6 p.m. Singles, partners and all dance styles are welcome. Treats and punch will be served, as well as a good time!

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

Enjoy Readings of Some of Our Favorite Pieces

Friday, June 21, 2 pm  CenterPoint

Enjoy Refreshments & Chat with the Writers Following

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.

¡ NEXT GOAL WINS: Saturday, June 8, 2 p.m., in the AUDITORIUM. Dutch coach Thomas Rongen attempts the nearly impossible task of turning the American Samoa soccer team from perennial losers into winners. Starring Michael Fassbender. Rated PG. Runtime: 1h 44 min. $5 at the door.

¡ KID’S SUMMER MOVIE ! MIGRATION: Friday, June 14, at 1:30 p.m. Grab the grandkids for an afternoon at the movies! After a migrating duck family alights on their pond with thrilling tales of farflung places, the Mallard family embarks on a family road trip, from New England to New York City, to tropical Jamaica. Rated PG. Runtime: 1h 23 min. $5 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

¡ ART CLUB: The next meeting will be Friday, June 7, at 10 a.m. in the COLORADO ROOM. It will be a potluck. 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.

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

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

¡ CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF VOLUNTEERS, WG CHAPTER, will hold its next monthly meeting on Monday, June 17, 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.

The CHC Fall Bake Sale and Annie’s Attic Sale will return in the fall. Starting in July, we will be collecting gently used, donated treasures. Flyers with pick-up and delivery details will be posted in the buildings in June. If you would like to donate new boxes of crayons and markers, coloring, activity or puzzle books for the hospital patients or if you would like more information about our group, contact President Linda Kumar at 303-2534201.

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

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

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

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

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

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

¡ DEMOCRATIC CLUB: The next monthly meeting on Wednesday, June 12, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in CenterPoint will feature Senator Chris Hansen, who will report on his property tax relief bill and other budget measures. Representative Elisabeth Epps and Senator Robert Rodriguez have been invited to update us on the 2024 legislative session. Candidates for the June 25 primary are also invited. 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 720-653-9354.

¡ 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. There will not be a Flag Corps meeting on June 3 because of the June 14 Flag Day event. The next Flag Corps meeting will be August 5.

¡ FUN FRIDAYS GOLF GROUP: A group of WG residents and friends of all skill levels (especially beginners and intermediates)

¡ 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.

who play golf just for fun. No competition. Keeping score is a choice. No dues. Just a desire to enjoy the game and make new friends. Ask about the Fun Fridays Golf Group (FFGG) in the golf shop, or call Barbara at 224-622-5984.

¡ HIGH LINE CANAL CLUB: The recently formed club welcomes new members. Our goals are to enhance members' enjoyment and appreciation of the canal through recreational and educational events and activities and to support the non-profit High Line Canal Conservancy's efforts to protect and enhance this treasure. Join us at our next meeting at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 14, in CENTERPOINT WEST.

¡ 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, June 11, at 7 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Call Commandant Don Howell at 720-216-0993 or Barry Georgopulos at 303-360-6302 for more information. Once a Marine – Always a Marine.

¡ 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.

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in CENTERPOINT. Our next meeting is on Tuesday, June 11. 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, June 18, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST. Come and learn how the Optimists serve and support children in our local community. If you'd like to join us for lunch, please contact Carol at 303-363-4113 or attend the meeting.

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

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

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

¡ PRIDE WINDSOR GARDENS: We are an LGBTQ+ group and our allies. If you would like to be added to our email list or want more information, contact Dawn at Drsvamp2@aol.com or call/text 720-9371007.

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

¡ REPUBLICAN CLUB: Meets the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Doors will open at approximately 5:30 p.m.

The WG Republican Club presents Valdamar Archuleta, a candidate for Congress in Congressional District 1, on Thursday, June 20, in CENTERPOINT. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the meeting is from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Upcoming elections for Congressional District 4: The primary election will determine who the Republican candidate will be for the November General Election. The special election will determine who completes Rep. Ken Bucks term. Vote on June 25, 2024.

For more information about the club, please call Becky Stefanski at 303-945-1479 or Kate Flaharty at 720-261-6872.

¡ SIGN LANGUAGE FOR BEGINNERS GROUP meets on Tuesdays from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the ALLPURPOSE ROOM. This group is on break June through 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 720955-7558 or darnellcastleman@gmail.com.

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

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

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

comcast.net, or drop in on a Tuesday and make Time4Tap!

¡ TORAH DISCUSSION CLUB meets every Thursday from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM. We read and discuss the ancient Jewish Bible to better understand its meaning in today's society. Jewish and non-Jewish residents are invited. To join, please contact Nate Khodadad at 720989-5479.

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

¡ 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 volunteerled organic community garden club. The community gardens are popular, and even with 79 individual garden plots in two locations, you will most likely be placed on a waitlist to gain a four-year plot assignment. More information is on the WG website 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.

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¡ 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.

WINDSOR WRITERS ANNUAL “OUT LOUD” EVENT: Friday, June 21, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in CENTERPOINT, featuring public readings of favorite pieces chosen by each writer. Some

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selections will make you laugh, others will make you think, and a few will manage a bit of both. After the readings, enjoy light refreshments and chat with the authors.

¡ WINDSORETTES WOMEN'S GOLF LEAGUE: Open to resident or nonresident 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.

Fourth of July Tournament: The men's and women's golf leagues are hosting a “Flag" Fourth of July Tournament on July 5. Registration is open and the cost is $35 per

person, which includes green fees, a traditional barbecue along with cash prizes. Sign up on the bulletin board outside the Emerald Greens Golf Shop. Cash and checks only; no credit cards allowed.

¡ 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 will be on break from June 15 through July 13 and 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 continue to study the Gospel of Mark on Mondays from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the BANQUET ROOM at the El Gran Jardin Restaurant. We look forward to meeting you very soon.

Please Note: Some paid listings in the below sections are for upcoming informational meetings, workshops, or seminars related to commercial products or services conducted by outside individuals or groups not affiliated with Windsor Gardens. Please be aware that the products or services discussed or offered during such meetings are not endorsed, sponsored, or approved by the Windsor Gardens Board of Directors or management of Windsor Gardens Association, nor is your attendance necessarily encouraged. Residents who attend such meetings are urged to carefully research the product or services that may be offered through these meetings before entering into any agreement or contract to purchase. The Windsor Gardens Association assumes no responsibility other than for the rental of meeting facilities.

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

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

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

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

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

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

¡ 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.

¡ EDUCATE YOURSELF IN TERMS OF COLORADO

INSURANCE: Wednesday, June 12, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in CENTERPOINT EAST. Come meet Jay Simons with State Farm Insurance as he educates homeowners about condo and auto insurance. This will be an informal event with an opportunity to ask questions and learn about insurance issues specific to Colorado. Food and drinks will be provided. FREE to attend. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.

¡ 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: Friday, June 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the DENVER ROOM. Reservations are required. (They are typically here on the third Tuesday of every

¡ 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, June 21, 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: First Friday of the month. The next visit will

¡ TRAVEL SEMINAR with AMERICAN CLASSIC – BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN AMERICA: Tuesday, June 18, at 2 p.m. in CENTERPOINT EAST. Featuring a presentation filled with beautiful scenery and fascinating commentary on American history and culture, this entertaining and educational seminar will guide you from sea to shining sea to discover America’s must-see destinations. FREE. Limited space available. Call 847548-3333 to reserve your seat or sign up at the Activities Desk.

other month.) They check for glaucoma, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration and other eye diseases. Insurance is accepted except for Kaiser and Denver Health plans. Self-pay is $100. Glasses selection will be provided. Dr. Schuman will make appointments with those who sign up at the Activities Desk. Or email drschuman@mheye.com if you would like to be seen in your unit.

¡ WELLNESS CLINIC WITH VISITING NURSES on the 2nd and

be Friday, June 7, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in CENTERPOINT LOBBY. Services include battery replacement and minor repairs.

¡ XFINITY EDUCATIONAL

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

¡ FINAL EXPENSE INSURANCE

– WHAT IS IT AND WHO NEEDS IT: Wednesday, June 19, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. Stuart Wright of Planning Concepts, Inc. will discuss various life policies and how they can be used to cover expenses such as funeral and memorial services. He will also present how beneficiaries can use death benefits. FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.

4th Tuesdays of each month, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the ASPEN ROOM. Reservations are required at 303-698-6496. Please check in no more than 5 minutes before your appointment. The cost for foot care is $55, which includes a foot assessment, sensation screening, toenails trimming, calluses/corns filing, medications review and blood pressure check. Fingernail cuts are also available for $15, and a blood pressure check is $5. Kaiser patients can call 303-698-6496 before their first visit to see if their plan qualifies them for free foot care.

¡ 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,

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June 17, 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.

¡ 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 caring and gentleness. Contact Marily at marily60@gmail.com or 720-9803953 if you have any questions or just need to talk.

L O C A L C O M M U N I T Y E V E N T S

¡ DENVER PUBLIC LIBRARY PROGRAMS & EVENTS

− TECH HELP: Mondays, June 3, 10, 17 and 24, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Ross-Cherry Creek Library, Floor 2, Community Room.

− 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 Watercolor Painting: Tuesday, June 4, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

x Sing-Along with Amy Sweetin of Swallow Hill Music: Tuesday, June 11, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

x Ageless Grace Movement and Music: Tuesday, June 18, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

x Qi Gong: Tuesday, June 25, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

− CONTAINER GARDENING: Friday, June 7, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Schlessman Family Library in the Community Room.

− AGELESS GRACE – BODY AND BRAIN WORKOUT: Fridays, June 14, 21 and 28, 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.

¡ FAIRMOUNT HERITAGE FOUNDATION

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

− HERITAGE ROSE TOUR: Wednesday, June 5, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Rosarians Matt and Peggy will guide you through the garden roses at Fairmount. The tour starts at the rose garden, block 85.

− TALES TOMBSTONE TELL TOUR #2: Saturday, June 15, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Come discover the symbolism that appears on Fairmount’s tombstones. Learn to read and decode the symbols. Each symbolism tour is different. Meet your tour guide, Sue, at the Ivy Chapel.

− WELL-BEHAVED WOMEN SELDOM MAKE HISTORY TOUR: Saturday, June 29, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. In this walking tour of the cemetery, we’ll meet some of the women who have made Colorado history. You might see Emily Griffith, Florence Sabin, Mattie Silks, May Bonfils, or Caroline Bancroft. The tour starts at Ivy Chapel.

¡ 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.

− MAHJ PLAY AT THE J: Recreational mahjongg play on June 11, 18 and 25, from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Wolf Room. Free/ donation-based. Regeister at JCC website.

− SENIOR ARTS & CRAFTS: Wednesday, June 12, 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.

− BEGINNING & INTERMEDIATE MAHJONGG: Multiweek sessions are available. Sliding scale pricing. For more details and to register, go to the JCC website.

− CURRENT EVENTS & SCHMOOZE: June 14, 21 and 28, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

in the Mizel Reception Room. FREE. No registration is required.

− SENIOR BOOK CLUB – “The Family Morfawitz”: Thursday, June 20, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Wolf Room. Free/ donation-based. Please register on the JCC website.

− PRIDE SHABBAT AND DINNER: Friday, June 21, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Phillips Social Hall and Backyard. Sliding scale pricing. Register on the JCC website.

− JEWISH COMMUNITY PRIDE BOOTH AT PRIDEFEST: Saturday, June 22, and Sunday, June 23, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Civic Center Park.

− JEWISH COMMUNITY AT PRIDE MARCH: Sunday, June 23, from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Parade goes from Cheeseman Park to Civic Center Park. Register on the JCC website.

− SENIOR SEATED PILATES: Wednesday, June 26, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Mizel Reception Room. FREE. Register on the JCC website.

¡ SENIOR PLANET TECH TALKS

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

− APPLE: Mondays, June 3, 10, 17 and 24, and Wednesdays, June 5,12 and 19, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

− TRAVEL: Mondays, June 3, 10, 17 and 24, from 12:45 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.

− DIGITAL SCRAPBOOKING TOOLS: Tuesday, June 4, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

− ANDROID: Thursdays, June 6, 13, 20 and 27, from 2 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.

− AI IMAGE GENERATORS: Friday, June 7, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

− ONLINE DATING: Fridays, June 7, 14, 21, and 28, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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Windsor Writers Theme:

IMAGINATION

Doggon It by Sharon Buchan

As a child, I was often made fun of because I had a vivid imagination. I was absolutely certain there was a monster living in my closet. I was afraid of the dark long into my thirties, especially after reading an Edgar Alan Poe novel.

As an adult, I imagined all veterinarians were intelligent, kind and dedicated to their animals. As it turns out only three, or no, maybe four out of eight fit the bill. We will not discuss their bills here.

As I carried our pregnant Boston Bull Terrier into the vet’s office, I found myself thinking, "Oh, what fools we mortals be!" We have bred these dogs to fit our description of what we think is cute, cuddly or beautiful, causing them to have breathing problems and snore loudly. We like a caved-in face, leaving them with no nose and a head that is so big that almost all mommies have to have a Cesarean.

When I entered the office, it was shabby, and the vet was slovenly. I carried Tinker Bell in, because in her pregnant state, I did not want her harassed by other dogs.

Doctor Slovenly assured me that a C-section was no big deal and to call him when she went into labor. I thought, "No big deal? When did you have a Cesarean?" I had one, and believe me, it is a big deal. It was our good fortune that Doctor Slovenly could not be reached after Tinker had been in labor for an hour. I was able to reach Doctor Intelligent and Kind.

He delivered Tink's four puppies, slapping them into our hands and had us rub off the membrane.

Tink, though a wonderful pet, decided motherhood was not for her. So, it became my job to keep her little ones alive. I had to feed them oatmeal and raw hamburger every three hours, along with liquid from an eye dropper. This meant sleeping on our sofa with an alarm clock.

I tried rigging up a very large cardboard box that Tinker could not get out of. She would throw herself at the walls of the box until she tipped it over, then run and hide under a bed.

I would tummy crawl, trying to retrieve her while she slowly tummy crawled backward just out of my reach.

Did I mention how she looked up at me with those big brown eyes as if to say, "How did this happen to me?" Hey Tink, do you remember that good-looking brindle bulldog from down the street? Never mind, but that is how this happened.

Believe me, neither the brindle nor myself tried to impose motherhood on her or me again.

Theme: SURRENDER

Surrendering Your Driver’s License by Delilah Adams

The last time I drove down Mississippi Avenue horns were honking on both sides of the road, and drivers were shaking their fists and yelling. I did not know what was going on until a kindly gentleman stopped at the red light, got out of his car, and came to me and said, “Ma’am, if you promise never to drive again, I will run errands for you.”

I was so impressed. Whoever said chivalry is dead had not experienced the joy of all the fanfare I received each time I drove to King Soopers for milk and bread.

After I finished patting myself on the back and finally came down off cloud nine, I realized that I had promised not to drive ever again. What should I do first? I thought maybe I should sell the car. I would not need it anymore, and it was getting older and needed repairs. The cost of insurance was rising because of my age.

I texted my children to tell them my dilemma. My son Dan told my daughter Rita to get here quickly before I changed my mind about selling. She arrived the next day with her husband and mother-in-law. She knew she would need backup if my delirium had worn off.

I thought I had a problem when I could not find the title for the car, but Dan had already called the DMV and told them the truth: His mother was elderly, and her driving was so bad that the police told her neighbors to call them if she backed out of the garage. The DMV had already faxed the title.

Rita drove us to Car Max, and her husband and mother-in-law followed in the rental car. When we arrived, they had already cut a check for a little more than the car was worth. This proved that I had been an excellent driver and had kept the car in good condition.

My biggest concern was dealing with the DMV when I surrendered my driver’s license for an ID card. Everyone who visits there knows you pack a lunch and plan to spend the day. But this time, it was amazing. It did not take long at all. A greeter met me at the door, took my driver’s license and escorted me to the window. They had already prepared my ID card and did not charge me. Can you believe that?

About that kindly gentleman, he kept his promise. He brings my groceries to me from King Soopers.

The Windsor Writers group meets weekly on Mondays at 9 a.m. in the Aspen Room. Join us for the joy of writing and sharing short pieces weekly on a variety of topics that members take turns choosing. No qualifications needed, just creative folks who enjoy writing and sharing ideas and stories.

C L A S S I F I E D S

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

GARAGE WANTED

RENTAL GARAGE SPACE to park my car in Windsor Gardens. Dean 720-8103014.

HOMES FOR RENT

RARE PENTHOUSE-1200 SF. Best view in Windsor Gardens! Lanai looks out on High Line Canal and Windsor Lake. Beautiful, quiet & peaceful! The kitchen has slab granite, Stainless steel appliances, open floor plan W/Break bar, seats four, 48” Cherry cabinets, engineered wood floors. Molly 720-281-2424.

HOMES FOR SALE

FOR SALE BY OWNER. 945 sq. ft. corner unit on 2nd laundry floor. 2bd/1b, new kitchen, new appliances, ceiling fans, 2 yr. old paint throughout, vanity and LVT in bath. Pergo waterproof flooring, carpet, patio door. Tile on enclosed lanai. UG parking, good location. Immaculate and very nice. $249,900. 9315 E Center Ave 12B. Call or text for pictures or appt to see. Tom 405-642-1398.

HOMES WANTED

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

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

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

ITEMS FOR SALE

2001, 21 FT. TRAIL-LITE by R-Vision, Bantam series, $6,450. 2900 lbs. Dry Weight – Double Axle. Sleeps 6, bath with shower, AC, heater, frig., microwave, hot water heater, three burner propane stove, oven, outside propane cooktop. Everything works! New awning. Dean 720-810-3014.

ITEMS WANTED

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

COWBOY BOOTS MEN’S/WOMEN’S Wanted Alan 303-232-1212.

WANTED TO BUY AMMO. Alan 303-232-1212.

GARDEN: WILL PAY $50 & $10 fee to share 1/2 of your plot. Ellen 720-4836590, lucimex2001@yahoo.com.

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.

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

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

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

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

SEWING SERVICES! Alterations/repairs on clothing, home decor, needlework/ quilt finishing. WG resident w/great quality and prices. Call/text Pam at 607-6391274.

HANDYMAN DENVER #1 Laminate floors/painting & more. Greg 970-485-5082 WG Resident.

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

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

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

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

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

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

I WILL MAKE YOUR HOUSE sparkly and super clean!!! Menty 720-998-1493.

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.

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

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

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

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

FOR ALL YOUR SEWING & ALTERATION needs, custom made and more. Please call Soledad 303-399-5513 (no texts). WG Resident.

CAREGIVER AND HOUSEKEEPER. Alembrhan 720-400-1434.

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The Windsor Gardens Association, including its board of directors and employees and the Windsor Life staff, are not responsible or liable for any of the services or products advertised in the Windsor Life publication, nor do we endorse any advertisement, product or service. The association recommends that you thoroughly research any product or service and check references prior to hiring any individual or company.

AIR CONDITIONING

Air Conditioner Sales & Service

Tom Grace 2443 S. University #211 303-755-2111 or tmmytomato@aol.com

APPLIANCE REPAIR

A to Z Appliance Repair

Refrigerators, Stoves, Dishwashers, Disposals. Senior Discount Call Dave 303-371-4229

ATTORNEYS

Kirch, Rounds & Bowman PC

Estate Planning/Admin, Real Estate Over 40 yrs combined legal experience www.dwkpc.net 303-671-7726

COMPUTER SERVICES

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

In-Home Technology Assistance

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

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

Cassidy Electrical LLC

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

Electricity Electrical Solutions LLC

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

FLOORING

Asgard Flooring

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

Sky Rise Carpet Cleaning LLC

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

HAULING

Anything Anytime Anywhere

Junk removal & Estate Clean out 50% Senior Discount Taddy 303-525-5421

HAULING

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Cut Rate Hauling

Providing Trash and Junk Removal

Furniture, Appliances, Debris, Etc.

Rueben 720-434-8042

Express Hauling Services

Appliances, Furniture. Total clean out Seniors/Veterans Discounts applied

Vern 720-275-3709

Jenny’s Hauling

Junk hauling, extreme deep cleaning

Hoarder helper, organizer, and movers

Call 720-620-0055

Small World Hauling

Moving, Hauling, Packing

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

HEALTHCARE

D-Dental, Dr Dragana Strizak

496 S. Dayton St.

Denver, CO 80247

303-360-5660

HOME CARE SERVICES

Affordable Experienced Care Giver

Caring for Dementia patients

Grocery shopping, light housekeeping

Zeina 720-364-8475 or 720-756-9397

Companionship and Services

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

Diamond Care, LLC

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

Elderlink Home Care, Inc.

Quality Companion Care Since 1988

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

Flexible and Reliable PC Days or Overnights

25 Years’ Experience

Jenny 720-620-0055

Kay Home Care Agency LLC

Exceptional care for loved ones

Personal In-home, and 24 hr. care

Call 720-500-7730

HOME CARE SERVICES continued

Love Care Inc

Over 20 years’ experience

Loving, caring, reliable

Call Laurette or Mary 720-933-8683

Private Duty Caregiver

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

HOME REPAIR & REMODEL

4TB-LO LLC Tile Installation

Tile, Floors/walls/all. Wood Laminates

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

AKAB, LLC

Kitchens, Bathrooms, Tile, Flooring

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

All Pro Construction

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

Emerald Home Repair

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

Handyman Services

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

INSURANCE

Summit Insurance

www.summitinsurance.llc Auto, Home, Life, Business sales@summitinsurance.llc, 303-406-2783

LANAI ENCLOSURES

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

Grande Vista, Inc.

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

Wholesale Windows LLC

Enclosed lanais, windows, and doors Dependable and efficient Larry Summer 303-887-9960

MOVING SERVICES

Retirement Home Movers

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

Small World Movers

21 Yrs. Experience-Licensed & Insured

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

PAINTING

Serenity Now Home Services LLC

Painting, Drywall repair, Clean-up

Locally Owned, Owner Operated Bob 720-621-7767

PET SERVICES

Fleur-de-lis-Kitty Care

Cat Care and Claw Trimming fleurkittycare@gmail.com

Donna 720-532-1019

Scratch Me No More

Pamper your dog with a puppy pedicure. Mobile nail trims $25 720-755-7132

PLUMBING

AKAB LLC

Shower valve replacement, facets & toilet. Call for a free est. Tom G. 720-662-2547

Gres Plumbing

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

Word of Mouth Plumbing

Residential plumbing and repair

Same-day service Call us 720-329-0216

Answers for Trivia

5. “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”

1. High ground 2. Ankara 3. Mars 4. 1972

Want more trivia?

PLUMBERS

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Wright, Wayne

Master Plumber Service and Repair

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

REAL ESTATE

Barlow, Chad HomeSmart ChadBarlowHomeFinder.com 720-422-1979

Braun, Dan

Home Smart of Cherry Creek

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

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

Coldwell Banker, Cheryl Lohuis

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

Grossman, Amy and Scott

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

Guzman, Carol , CNE, SRES Your Castle Real Estate, Inc

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

Ingebritson, Carolyn, SRES, Realtor Your Castle Real Estate Call about tours! 303-594-7696 carolyn@theperfectpairhome.com

Trivia

1. What does Terre Haute, a city in Indiana, mean?

2. What is the capital of Turkey?

3. Where is Olympus Mons located?

4. When did Father’s Day officially become a Federal Holiday?

5. What was Disney’s first full-length film?

MONTHLY TEAM TRIVIA

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

It’s all about FUN!

REAL ESTATE continued

Metro Brokers-Pete Withers

Living and working in Windsor Gardens

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

Schoenecker & Co.

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

WINDOW

CLEANING

Alfa Blinds, Blinds by Tomorrow

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

Serenity Now Home Services LLC

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

WINDOW FASHION

Alfa Blinds, Blinds by Tomorrow

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

Master Blinds Services LLC

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

WINDOW INSTALLATION & REPAIR

Grande Vista, Inc.

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

LOCAL COMMUNITY EVENTS continued from page 30

¡ SENIOR PLANET TECH TALKS

− STREAMING: Fridays, June 7, 14, 21 and 28, from 2 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.

− DIGITAL COUPONING: Fridays, June 7, 14, 21 and 28, from 12:45 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.

− HOW TO CHOOSE A NEW COMPUTER: Friday, June 7, at 3:30 p.m.

− DIGITAL DECLUTTERING: Fridays, June 7, 14, 21 and 28, from 2 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.

− CANVA OPEN LAB: Monday, June 10, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

− YOUTUBE: Tuesday, June 11, at 2 p.m.

− ONLINE TRAVEL SITES: Friday, June 14, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

− INTRO TO HEART RATE MONITOR APPS: Friday, June 14, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Grossman Team: Harper, Amy, & Scott