News April 2019
Spring is Here – Time for Home Improvements! As the days get longer and thoughts turn to spring cleaning, many homeowners start making plans for home improvements. Remember that HRCA is here to help! Homeowners are required to submit plans for approval to the Community Improvement Services Department for all exterior improvements prior to any work beginning. This includes, but is not limited to, fence staining, house painting, installing air-conditioning equipment or putting in a deck. Twice a month, the Architectural Committee (ARC) meets to review improvement application plans submitted by homeowners. Enhancing property values is the mission of the HRCA. As outlined in the Community Declaration, all properties are to be properly maintained to the standards set forth in the architectural guidelines. Our staff routinely inspect the condition and exteriors of all properties, including landscaping and fences. Over the years, numerous complaints were received concerning the condition of fencing within the community. In addressing those concerns, HRCA collaborated with the Metro District and residents alike in establishing a uniform fence stain color for the community and a requirement for all street facing fencing to be stained. In July of 2018, HRCA adopted a resolution that required all street facing fencing to be stained with “Highlands Ranch Fence Brown” as the sole approved stain color. (A sub-association may be more restive and require their residents to utilize another stain color; however, no fences are allowed to be left unstained.) Staff are working with residents as they conform to the new guideline. To date, this guideline has been well-received by residents as the vast majority have stained upon receiving their first courtesy notice. The HRCA is here to help with this change. For more information, go online to www.HRCAonline.org/Covenants, call the Community Improvement Services Department at 303-471-8821, or email covenant@HRCAonline.org prior to beginning any work.
Easter Egg Hunt Join us for some Easter fun! Over 30,000 eggs will be available at Northridge Park on Saturday, April 20. The hunt starts at 10:00 a.m. sharp! Come early as parking is limited. Hunts are held simultaneously and separated by age group. Don’t forget your Easter basket and a camera! The Easter Bunny will be available for photos. Hunt will be held rain, snow, or shine, so dress appropriately for the weather. Don't be late! Saturday, April 20 • 10:00 a.m. SHARP! • Northridge Park, 8800 Broadway, Highlands Ranch • Free
What is a Small Cell/5G? The HRCA has recently received applications from various providers to provide 5G coverage in Highlands Ranch. In order for this to happen, a multitude of small cell tower sites will need to be erected. These are called small cell or 5G facilities. There are antennas and accessory equipment that provide wireless cellular and data coverage. These new towers are in addition to existing large cell tower sites in already in the Ranch, mostly on top of existing streetlights, and a few on buildings. They are intended to provide fill-in coverage for high-use or poor coverage areas. 5G capability requires a very large number of small cell sites, which has prompted a high level of interest from cities and towns because of the sheer number and placement that will be proposed by the wireless carriers. The Development Review Committee and Board of Directors have strong concerns about the proposed residential locations and the number of cell sites that are being proposed. The safety of HRCA residents and protection of their property values is paramount to HRCA officials. In September 2018, the FCC passed an order that provides a set of procedures that public entities must continued on page 4
Jerry Flannery
CEO and General Manager HRCA|news is published monthly by the Highlands Ranch Community Association, Inc.
HRCA|Event/Weather Line 303-471-8888
Board of Directors 303-791-8958 Jim Allen Scott Lemmon Brock Norris Melissa Park Krystal Woodbury
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES at Eastridge 303-791-8958 9568 University Blvd. M-F: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
RECREATION CENTERS 303-791-2500 Recreation Center at Northridge 8800 Broadway M-Th: 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. F: 5:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Sa. & Su: 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Recreation Center at Eastridge 9568 University Blvd. M-F: 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Sa: 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Su: 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Recreation Center at Westridge 9650 Foothills Canyon Blvd. M-F: 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Sa: 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Su: 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Recreation Center at Southridge 4800 McArthur Ranch Rd. M-F: 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Sa: 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Su: 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Copyright ©2019 Highlands Ranch Community Association, Inc. All rights reserved. Permission is required to redistribute, reproduce, modify or republish information from Highlands Ranch Community Association, Inc, in print or electronically.
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Happy, happy April showers everyone! We are coming up on the most active part of the year so dust off the bike and lawn chairs and get ready for some outdoor fun!
Events: The Easter Egg Hunt is being held on April 20. Grab your Easter Basket and come hunt for over 30,000 eggs and meet the Easter Bunny at Northridge Park. The hunt begins at 10:00 a.m. sharp! HRCA and Davidsons Beer, Wine & Spirits will hold the annual Taste of Highlands Ranch on May 3 with a great selection of wines, spirits and beers and over different area restaurants. Tickets sell out fast so get yours today!
Board Election: Congratulations to our re-elected Board Members, Jim Allen and Brock Norris, who re-ran for their open seats. Many thanks to homeowner Dan DeBacco who ran on the same ballot for one of the open seats. All of their service to the community is much appreciated and we look forward to working with the the Board of Directors to continue to make Highlands Ranch the best place to live, work and play! Please check our web site to see complete information on all the Board of Directors for the upcoming year.
Member Education: This quarter I want to provide some brief information about Highlands Ranch governance and the HRCA’s authority and jurisdiction. HRCA is a non-profit 501c(4) private membership organization that operates and maintains the four Recreation Centers in Highlands Ranch and owns and manages the 8,200 acres of Backcountry Wilderness open space. We produce over 100 community events annually and create thousands of programs and services to help maintain our community's health and well being. We are a referral agency for Douglas County on commercial projects within the community, and we also enforce the exterior design and landscape guidelines for all homes in Highlands Ranch. Our mission is enhancing property values and creating quality of life through recreation, community events, and leadership. For more information about all of the programs and the services of the HRCA, please visit www.HRCAonline.org. Douglas County is a political subdivision of the state and has taxing authority. The County is responsible for land use/zoning and permitting, most road construction and maintenance, adult/child protective services, animal control, emergency services, transportation and public infrastructure, snow removal on major arterials, Health and Human Services and provides public safety through the Douglas County Sheriffs Office. The Highlands Ranch Metro District is the local government entity that is responsible for maintenance of landscaping and fences adjacent to major roads, maintenance of community open space, parks and trails, and owns and operates the Highlands Ranch Mansion. Information can be found at www.highlandsranch.org. Water and waste water services are provided through Centennial Water & Sanitation District, www.centennialwater.org. HRCA often get calls and comments from homeowners about these community services, however, since we are three separate agencies, HRCA has little to no influence on the operations of these other departments. We encourage all homeowners to get in touch with the appropriate entity when necessary. More information about the services of Douglas County can be found on their web site at www.douglas.co.us.
Parking: Another popular concern we often get contacted about is parking. Douglas County owns the roads and sidewalks in Highlands Ranch. As a result, we are not able to enforce against parking issues on the street. We hear from homeowners about how long cars are parked in the street and where they are parked. If a car is illegally parked, please contact the Douglas County non-emergency line at 303-660-7505. Homeowners are always encouraged to be neighborly and utilize the on-street parking space outside of their own homes instead of their neighbor’s homes.
Volunteer showcase
Volunteer Fair
In honor of National Volunteer Month, HRCA would like to recognize the following volunteers for their service from May 2018 to April 2019, representing these committees: Aquatics, Architectural, Backcountry Planning Areas, Board of Directors, Cultural Affairs Association, Delegates, Development Review, Finance, Community Relations Ranch Hands, Scholarship Fund, Sports, Therapeutic Recreation, Tribunal, and other miscellaneous volunteer teams. Without volunteers, Highlands Ranch would not be the great place it is today. Even more importantly, these volunteers help set the direction for tomorrow. Join us in thanking and recognizing them for their outstanding contribution. Interested in volunteering? Go to www.HRCAonline.org/Volunteer. Joseph Aden Charity Alexander Jim Allen Laurie Allred David Alpert Louise Ansari Laurie Atkinson Katie Atkinson Mark Beall Lisa Beall Michael Becerril Savannah Becerril Lindsay Beil Gary Bell Jennie Benson Heather Blake Andrea Bohney Al Bonneau Barbara Borkan Lori Boxler Sarah Brady Susan Bremner Paul Brunger Woody Bryant Tom Buehner Bill Buettner Karen Burch Cheryl Burk Wendy Burke Sheila Byrnes Zell Cantrell Clinton Cave John Coryell Sheri Coryell Danielle D'Andrea Jeanne Dearth Daniel DeBacco Michael Deviney
Mark Dickerson Elizabeth Dickson Jerry Dilley Alexandra Dilley Lisa Dragseth Judy Dyk Jim Ellingson George Elliott Bill Feely Doug Flin Susan Foppe Scott Foreman Karen Grewell Carolyn Groom Amit Gupta John "Jake" Happs Julianne Hennings Patrick Henry Greg Herman Teri Hjelmstad Jeanne Hoffman Elizabeth Hupka Megan Hupka Frank Impinna Jack Jacquart Scott Janson Andy Jones Pat Kaptain Cyndi Karlin Clay Karr Erynn Kay Tammy Kelly Roy King Todd Landgrave Sharyn Landis Sue Leidolph Scott Lemmon Derek Long
John Mackowiak Ariel Madlambayan Linda Mallette Bruce McFadden Grace McMahon Randy McNaughton Rob Mierau Brandon Miller Morgan Miller Mike Millington Doug Morton Mark Moyer Krishna Narasimhan Ginger Nixt Gerd Noebel Gunnar Noebel Kyle Nolan Rita Norris Brock Norris Erik Okland Jordan Olivero Tony Pantoja Melissa Park Mary Parker David Pasley Nick Paytas Al Pelkowski Larry Perkins Tony Perrone Melanie Pierce Daniel Pinette Sue Plummer Glenn Proulx Allison Quelch Jean Rehnke Jerry Reichardt Rita Reichardt Barbie Remillong
Michael Riley Jesus Rocha Brian Rollins Jenn Rollins Connie Rosel Rebecca Rothwell Randee Ryan Barbara Salisbury Dana Scantland Rob Schlenker Larry Schwartz Russell Shaffer Suma Shamasundar Al Shelbourn Aldis Sides Ena Simanson Frank Simanson Melissa Smessaert Nancy Smith Bill Smith Chrissie Smith Deborah Spicer Grethe Stem Joe Stewart Elizabeth Strock Jennifer Tool Holladay Steve Trolinger Heidi Van Law Dawn Vaughn Rolands Vilums Jeremy Vincent Larry Warner Monica Wasden Ron Welk Krystal Woodbury Don Woodland
The Volunteer Fair is an opportunity for local nonprofits to showcase their volunteer needs and for residents to ‘shop’ volunteer opportunities. With over 50 service organizations participating, you are sure to find one that is just right. If your local nonprofit organization would like to participate in this free event, go to www.HRCAonline.org/Vendors for an application. • Tuesday, April 9 • 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. • Southridge, 4800 McArthur Ranch Rd. • Free event AARP Colorado • Advocates for Children CASA • Aging Resources of Douglas County (dba: Neighbor Network) • Alternatives Pregnancy Center • Alzheimer's Association and Related Disorders, Inc (dba: Alzheimer's Association of Colorado) • American Diabetes Association • American Heart Association • American Renewable Energy Awareness Society • A-Stem Plus • Ayusa Youth Exchange • Academy for Lifelong Learning • Canine Companions for Independence, Rocky Mountain Chapter • Castle Rock Senior Activity Center • Children's Hospital Colorado • Christ Lutheran Church • Colorado Young Leaders • Crisis Center • Denver Audubon • Douglas County Community Foundation • Douglas County Fair & Rodeo • Douglas County Spellbinders • Dumb Friends League • Ferocious Fighters • Freedom Service Dogs of America • Halcyon Hospice & Palliative Care • Helo & Hope Center (formerly the Douglas/Elbert Task Force) • Highlands Ranch Historical Society • Highlands Ranch Lions Club • Highlands Ranch Rotary Sunrise • Highlands Ranch Senior Club • Honor Bell Foundation • Hope Held by a Horse • HRCA Therapeutic Recreation • Littleton Optimist Club • National MS Society • National Sports Center for the Disabled • Nonprofit Organization • Parker Night Lights • Parkinson Association of the Rockies • Project Sanctuary • RezDawg Rescue • Rocky Mountain Medical Reserve Corps of Colorado • Rosie's Ranch • Save Our Youth • Scleroderma Foundation Rocky Mountain Chapter • SECORcares • Sidekicks for Sight • Sleep in Heavenly Peace - Denver • Suncrest Hospice • The Backcountry Conservation & Education Fund • UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital • UNICEF USA • Vitalant • Volunteer Connect Douglas County • Volunteers of America - RSVP • yanam2m
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Taste of Highlands Ranch The Taste is celebrating its 24th year of excellence in food, wine, beer, and spirits on Friday, May 3. Davidsons Beer, Wine & Spirits will provide samples of alcoholic beverages while area restaurants show off their best cuisine. This exciting food and beverage extravaganza includes an outdoor beer garden with music and will be held at Eastridge Recreation Center. Each year a silent auction benefitting a local nonprofit organization rounds out the Taste. For 2019, HRCA is proud to name Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP) as the silent auction beneficiary. Sleep in Heavenly Peace has a simple mission - No kid sleeps on the floor in our town. The local chapter in Metro Denver is dedicated to this mission and hopes to raise the funds needed to make this goal a reality. Too many boys and girls go without a bed or even a pillow to sleep on. These children end up sleep on couches, blankets, and even floors. This can affect their happiness and their health. Sleep in Heavenly Peace is a group of volunteers dedicated to building, assembling and delivering top-notch bunk beds to children and families in need. To learn more about this organization visit their web site at www.shpbeds.org • Friday, May 3 • 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. • Eastridge, 9568 University Blvd. • Tickets are $40 in advance, $45 at the door, if not sold out • You must be 21+ to attend, IDs will be checked. • No children or infants will be allowed. Ticket price includes a 2019 Taste of Highlands Ranch wine glass while supplies last. For tickets buy online at www.HRCAonline.org/Tickets, visit any HRCA recreation center, or call 303791-2500. Restaurants and breweries that want to participate can apply online at www.HRCAonline.org/Taste.
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ranch updates Annual Meeting of Members The Annual Meeting of Members will be on Tuesday, April 23 from 4:00 - 4:30 p.m. at the Recreation Center at Eastridge. At this meeting homeowners wishing to vote in person can submit their ballots to elect their district representatives for a two-year term. Homeowners can also cast their votes by sending in the proxy that is mailed to their home residence ahead of time. This year delegates in odd-numbered districts and nonsub associations without a current delegate are up for election. No other business is scheduled to come before this meeting. For more information contact Annie Vincent at annie.vincent@hrcaonline.org.
NOTICE:
Proxy forms are being mailed to homes. Please help save HRCA a future expense by making sure they are sent back by April 23 through email, in person, mailed or faxed. Details are on the form. Thank you!
5G story continued from page 1 follow concerning small cell tower applications. The rule applies to any request for authorization to place, construct, or modify wireless facilities, including zoning permits, a building permit, and an architectural or engineering permit. The rule also included “shot clock” to ensure timely reviews are conducted. Local governments may still evoke aesthetic requirements; however, they are not to be more burdensome than those applied to similar types of infrastructure deployments. The Order considers spacing requirements to be subset of aesthetic requirements and is subject to the same standard. HRCA has recently asked the Douglas County Commission to amend the “Highlands Ranch Planning & Development Guide” to ensure that safety and aesthetic concerns are properly addressed in small cell tower zoning requirements. Additionally, HRCA has advocated that these reviews be subject to a public review process. The HRCA Development Review Committee (DRC) is in the process of drafting comments that fall into our scope of authority as a "referral entity" to the County, that reflect the growing concerns of our residents. As each application is reviewed, the DRC will provide Douglas County with comments that recommend the approval and/or denial of an application. We encourage residents to do some investigating on the impact of 5G small cell tower deployment in our community. Final approval/denial of the proposed cell sites for 5G Small Towers in Highlands Ranch will reside with the Douglas County Planning Department. Please contact the offices at 303-660-7460 for more information. Please check the HRCA web site at www. HRCAonline.org for updated information on 5G towers deployment in our community.
Upcoming events
Hooked on Fishing
Dueling pianos Enjoy an evening of your favorite piano songs on April 5. Dueling Pianos is a live, interactive, sing-along show that will get you up and out of your seat and dancing! Request your favorite songs from classic rock to today's pop hits! Two performers from Howl at the Moon will play your favorite songs all night! Snacks and a cash bar will be available. • Friday, April 5 • 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. • Southridge, 4800 McArthur Ranch Rd. • Tickets $15 in advance; $20 at the door, if not sold out. • 16+ for some adult humor, 21+ to purchase and consume alcohol. IDs will be checked.
Free Summer Kids Expo April 6 is the annual Free HRCA Summer Kids Expo! There will be fun for the whole family at the Southridge Recreation Center from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. This is a great time to explore all of the different options available to you for summer camps, classes, and activities! There will be demonstrations, take-aways and great information to kick start your summer planning. So stop in, take a peek, and bring your kids! There will be so much to do and see! For more information, please call 303-471-8928.
FAmily 9Health fair The Family 9Health Fair will be on Saturday, April 6, from 7:00 a.m. - Noon at the Eastridge Recreation Center, 9568 University Blvd. This fair encourages individuals to assume responsibility for their own health and offers free or low-cost medical screenings. This year screenings will be provided for children also– blood pressure, height/weight and vision. No blood screenings for participants under 18. There will also be the Wellness Zone, which provide opportunities for participants to learn more about nutrition, illness prevention, fitness, safety, and more.
This fun and educational class teaches your child the art of angling and ecology. Children will learn the basics of catch and release fishing and casting, then it is off to the pond to fish! All supplies are included and each child will take home a fishing pole for future catches! The class sells out fast, so don’t hesitate. Call 303-791-2500 or go to www. HRCAonline.org/Tickets today. There are two sessions to choose from, class will run rain, snow, or shine. • Saturday, May 18 • 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.; or 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. • Redstone Park Pond, 3280 Redstone Park Cir., Highlands Ranch, CO • $11 in advance, $15 at the door, if not sold out • Recommended ages: 6-11 • Parent must stay with child.
The Family 9Health Fair is coordinated by the Highlands Ranch Lions Club and hosted by HRCA. Visit www.HRCAonline.org/Events for details and costs. For more information call 303-888-0423 or email ddcc@ddccnotary.com.
Electronic Recycling & Paper Shred Event Properly and safely dispose of old electronic components that contain materials that are harmful to the environment at the annual recycling event in May. $20 donation benefits the Cultural Affairs Association. For more information and a complete list of accepted items and fees visit www.HRCAonline.org/Recycle or call 303-471-8854. XpresShred will safely and securely shred your sensitive and confidential papers. Limit of three small bags or small boxes of confidential paper. Additional small bags and small boxes are $5 each. Residential only. NO TRASH.
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Taste of Highlands Ranch Farmers' Market & Street Fair (Sundays only) BWA The Big Help!
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Mother's Day 5K Hooked on Fishing Culture on the Green
Please check the web site for the most current event information.
Farmers' Market Each summer HRCA partners with the Metro Denver Farmers' Market to bring one of the finest farmers’ markets into Highlands Ranch. Early on the market offers flowers and non-produce products. As summer progresses, the market explodes with Colorado’s bounty. You will be sure to find treasures galore! Sundays, May 5 - October 27 • 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. • Town Center South
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2019 HR Race Series
Classes, camps & activities
The Race Series looks ahead towards spring with the Mother’s Day 5K on May 11. Bring the whole family and join us for a lap around the historic Highlands Ranch Mansion, followed by family fun and an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast for all registered participants. Sign up now to take advantage of discounted early-bird pricing at www.HRCAonline.org/ RaceSeries!
Junior Team Tennis Kick-Off!
Heavy Bag Kickboxing at Northridge
Summer Registration Now Open for All Aquatic Programs!
This non-intimidating cardiokickboxing bag class will help you build muscle, stamina, and overall strength. Kick and punch your way to a healthy body while performing upper and lower body combinations on a heavy, weighted boxing bag. There is no one-on-one contact. This class is for all fitness levels and designed to activate muscles, burn calories, and encourage fun. To register, please visit www.HRCAonline.org/Fitness or contact the Fitness Coordinator at dru.connolly@hrcaonline.org.
Summer Sports Camps Spring is in the air which means it’s time to plan for summer camps! Be sure to check out all the HRCA Sports Camps available throughout the summer. From basketball to dodgeball, volleyball to racquetball…if it ends in ball, we’ve got you covered! Head over to www.HRCAonline.org/ SportsCamps to see all the available camps, prices, and times. Looking to try something new? Be sure to check out Fencing – all equipment is provided by the instructor! For more information on any sports camps or classes please contact Cyrus Maes at cyrus.maes@hrcaonline.org or 303-471-8869.
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What makes tennis unique when compared to football, baseball, and soccer? Tennis players have some of the longest careers which is why tennis is called the “sport of a lifetime”! HRCA is proud of its awesome tennis coaches and Junior Team Tennis program! Our annual JTT kick-off meeting is on Saturday, April 6 from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. at Northridge. All registration and program information will be available. There are two weekly practices on Wednesdays and Fridays beginning June 5, with Monday matches from June 10 through July 22. HRCA coaches are looking forward to another great Junior Team Tennis season and hope to welcome your young player into the program and “the sport of a lifetime”! For more information please contact mmccauley@hrcaonline.org or call 303-471-8940.
HRCA has been teaching thousands of Highlands Ranch children how to safely enjoy the water for over 35 years. Classes fill very quickly so sign up today! Explore underwater with scuba or snorkel. Children as young as six months can begin learning water safety in the Infant Swim Resource Program. Visit Swim Central at www.HRCAonline.org/Swim for more information about all the water activities happening this summer at HRCA.
Summer Swim Team Try-out Registration Date: Join one of the most popular and successful local summer swim teams. This program is limited to 310 swimmers and fills quickly each year - mark these dates on your calendar! HRCA is very excited to welcome the new Seahawks Summer Team Head Coach, Jim Bocci. In a career that has spanned 40+ years as both an athlete and now a renowned coach and innovator, he has become one of the leading USA-Swimming Club coaches in the country. For more information call 303-471-8942 or rachel.lyon@hrcaonline.org.
Minimum Skill Requirements: Swimmers must be able to swim 50 yards freestyle with side breathing and 50 yards backstroke. Both 50’s must be completed comfortably, without stopping to demonstrate endurance for hour-long practices. Flip turn experience recommended. Previous Seahawks program participation highly recommended.
2018 Returning Swimmer Registration: Saturday, April 14 • 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. • Northridge, Basketball Gym For swimmers who have been on the Highlands Ranch Summer Swim teams in past seasons or for those swimmers who have been in HRCA Coached Aquatics programs (Seahawks Drill Academy, Conditioning Camp, Elites) between August 2017 and April 2018. Swimmers looking to move from the WEST team to the NORTH team must complete a tryout or be approved from a coach. **Swimmers in Drill Academy may register for the WEST team only without a tryout. Swimmers in Elites and Conditioning Camp may register for either WEST or NORTH team without a tryout.
NEW Swimmers Tryout & Registration, ALL Swimmers Gear Fitting & Parent Volunteer Sign-Up: Saturday April 13 • 8:00 a.m. - Noon • Northridge, Gym • • • •
All interested participants must complete a successful pool tryout PRIOR to registering. Requirements listed above. For swimmers who have never participated on the Seahawks Summer Swim team, or completely new to our programs. Spots will be limited at this registration and are offered on a first come first served basis. Please arrive early. Swimmers enrolled in Juniors, Seniors, or Elites as of February 2019 will be given an “Exempt from Tryout Pass” and are eligible to sign up without a tryout.
Art in April There are a lot of new and exciting programs for you to consider enrolling yourself or your family members in this month! For the creative ones, we’re focusing on Springing forward! Art programs for your child ages 2½-11 will be offered this month at various times to meet your family’s demanding schedule. Glue Sticks (5-8 years old) and Young Artists (8-11 years old) are art options that will be focusing on springtime themes. For your older child, Drawing and Painting is a popular evening classes you should consider. This month we’ll kick off a Spring Time Fun pottery class for ages 3 - 5. Play with Clay, ages 3-5, will be making Bugs, Bugs, Bugs projects, or Hand Building for Kids, ages 8-12, is also a very popular class for our pre-teens and teens. Adult art and pottery classes are also filling quickly, so grab a friend and try out our multi-level wheel class. For more information, please email alecia.hindman@hrcaonline.org or visit www.HRCAonline.org.
Fun Classes for Creative Kids This month as spring blooms, enroll your 18 months-5-year-old in one of our Creative Kids classes. For the Itty Bitty’s, Mommy and Me and Toddler and Me classes will focus on Never Mail an Elephant. These classes run on Friday mornings, and are a great place to meet other moms! Some of our themed classes will focus on You’re Egg-stra-special and Bunny Love in our Sibling Rivalry class on Thursdays from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Chicks Rule, Hopper Easter, Bunny Love, and April Showers are our Kreative Kids classes on Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. for children ages 3-5. 2 Times the Fun’s theme is Spring is in the Air and classes are Mondays from 10:30 a.m. - Noon. Stepping Stones, a Preschool Prep class for children ages 2½-3½, runs on Thursdays from 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. and the theme is Flower Gardens and Bugs. These wonderful programs are taught by caring teachers out of our Westridge Recreation Center. For more information, please email hgoetz@hrcaonline.org.
Camp Backcountry Open House Get the first day jitters and questions out of the way before summer even starts! Join Camp Backcountry staff on May 1 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at Base Camp for an open house to ask questions about registration, paperwork, discounts, and what the adventures at Camp Backcountry look like! Veteran Camp Backcountry families, newly-registered families, and families who are still looking for information are welcome! For more information, email annakate.hein@hrcaonline.org and visit www.CampBackcountry. org.
Free Wellness Walks Bring your coffee and join us for a free walk in the Backcountry Wilderness Area. Stretch your legs and your knowledge of the Backcountry during these on-road walks. Wellness Walks are paced by the present participants and will not go off-road (no singletrack hiking). Registration required. For more information, email jess.fangman@hrcaonline.org.
Adult Dance Now that summer is quickly approaching and you’re bound to have a wedding or two to attend in the coming months, consider taking one of our popular adult dance classes. This month we’re offering How to Dance to a Slow Song and the Waltz! Our Adult Tap Dance class for adults 18 and older is growing and becoming a popular and fun class to join. Our adult Belly Dancing class is also going strong and is an exciting class to participate in. Whatever the class, bring a friend and learn a new skill! For more information, please call 303-471-8853.
THERAPEUTIC RECREATION
Special Olympics Swim Team (Ages 8- Adult) The Therapeutic Recreation Program is excited to offer Special Olympics Swim Team this spring for participants 8 & up. Come join the fun! Practice and compete to build confidence, pride, and physical skills through swim team with others! Program runs April 5 - May 31 Fridays at Eastridge Recreation Center 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. For more information about participating or volunteering through the HRCA Therapeutic Recreation Program please call 303-471-7043 or email summer.aden@hrcaonline.org.
For more information, email lindsey.mckissick@hrcaonline.org. Visit our web site www.HRCAonline.org/Backcountry and our Facebook page www.facebook.com/ hrcabackcountry for more information and registration.
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9568 University Boulevard, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
Facility Closures April 1-6
Westridge Recreation Center Annual Maintenance
April 5
Eastridge Basketball courts & track (5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.) - 9Health Fair
April 6
Eastridge Basketball courts & track (7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.) - 9Health Fair
April 9
Southridge Basketball courts (2:00 -10:00 p.m.) - Volunteer Fair
April 21
All recreation centers - Easter holiday
Check the web site for the most up-to-date closure information.
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Community Partners The HRCA’s ability to bring events to Highlands Ranch is made possible in part by our Community Partners, the Highlands Ranch Cultural Affairs Association (CAA), and the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD).
April Events
For event details, see page 5 or visit www.HRCAonline.org. April 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . Dueling Pianos April 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Heath Family Fair April 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . Kids' Expo April 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . Board Working Session* 6:00 p.m. April 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . Volunteer Fair April 13 . . . . . . . . . . . Tequila & Tacos April 16 . . . . . . . . . . . Delegate & Board Meeting* 6:30 p.m. April 20 . . . . . . . . . . . Easter Egg Hunt April 23 . . . . . . . . . . . Annual Meeting of Members Delegate Election April 29 . . . . . . . . . . . Pottery Sale * These meetings are open to our members.