NEWS
January 2022 THANK YOU TO OUR OUTSTANDINGCOMMUNITY PARTNERS!
NEW YOU, YEAR 2022! Happy New Year! The HRCA Sports and Fitness Department is thrilled to offer new and fun ways maximize your health in 2022, including specialty fitness classes like Impact Kickboxing, Ageless Grace, Adult Modified Yoga, and Kids Cardio Kickboxing. These classes consist of a weekly class for four-weeks and run monthly. For more information, please visit www.HRCAonline.org/specialtyfit. Also new in 2022 is our small group training sessions. Grab a friend or a few and help each other stay accountable to reach your fitness goals! Small groups of two to four people will be set up with a personal trainer to do small group training sessions. For more information, please visit www.HRCAonline.org/PT. The HRCA Race Series is ready for another year of awesome races for everyone, including 5k run/walk events, trail races, mountain bike races, and our ever popular Backcountry Half Marathon. Visit www.HRraceseries.org to sign-up. We are pleased to continue to offer 100+ fitness classes every week! We have something for everyone, including: hot yoga, kickboxing, cardio/strength training, indoor cycling, Zumba, aqua fitness, senior fitness, pilates, barre, and more! Please note that the ZONE classes are not included on the regular punch cards. Reservations are required for all HRCA fitness classes. For more information on fitness classes, pricing, and schedules please visit www.HRCAonline.org/Fitness.
2022 WINTER CULTURAL SERIES The Highlands Ranch Cultural Affairs Association is excited to announce the 2022 Winter Cultural Series! Treat yourself to an evening of culture close to home as we kick off the series on Thursday, February 3 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Cherry Hills Community Church Chapel, 3900 Grace Blvd., with a performance by Michael Friedman Band. Tickets are $9 per person. Get tickets at www.HRCAonline.org/Tickets. Don't miss the entire series: Thursday, February 3 Michael Friedman Band – All Jazzed Up Thursday, February 17
Denver and District Pipe Band
Thursday, March 3
Colorado Chord Company Barbershop Chorus
Thursday, March 17
Fiesta Colorado
Without the support of our incredible community partners, we would not be able to hold the exciting communtiy events that you enjoy each year, such as the Summer Concert Series, Oktoberfest, Highlands Ranch Pioneer Days, Easter Egg Hunt, Beer Fest, Princess Teas and so many more. These businesses have made a huge commitment to our community, and we encourage you to support them! THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS: Children’s Hospital Colorado UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital Littleton Adventist Hospital Winzenburg Leff Purvis & Payne LLP Davidsons Wine Beer & Spirits South Denver Cardiology Associates Vitalant Wind Crest Helix Painting Colorado Kids Pediatric Dentistry Sky Ridge Medical Center Cherry Hills Community Church Nexustek Eileen’s Cookies Colorado Parent Magazine Nicolo’s Pizza Jimmy Johns - University Our partners receive a host of marketing benefits, including their logo on event signage and promotional flyers, sponsor recognition, and the opportunity to market within the recreation centers and at some of our community events. For more about these partnerships and how you can help support HRCA's events, please email sara.walla@hrcaonline.org or call 303-471-8828.
2022 Fitness and Race Series insert inside!
FACILITY HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY: 5:00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M. SATURDAY - SUNDAY: 7:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
HRCA|Event/Weather Line 303-471-8888
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 303-471-8958 Jim Allen, Scott Lemmon, Brock Norris, Melissa Park Dan DeBacco
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES at Eastridge 303-471-8958 9568 University Blvd. M-F: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
RECREATION CENTERS 303-791-2500
RECREATION CENTER AT NORTHRIDGE 8800 Broadway
RECREATION CENTER AT EASTRIDGE 9568 University Blvd.
RECREATION CENTER AT WESTRIDGE 9650 Foothills Canyon Blvd.
RECREATION CENTER AT SOUTHRIDGE 4800 McArthur Ranch Rd.
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JERRY FLANNERY CEO and General Manager Happy New Year! We at HRCA hope that the New Year is filled with health and prosperity for all. Get 2022 started off right by keeping your resolution to get fit and healthy.
Events and Activities: With New Year's resolutions comes a high volume of visitors at our recreation centers. Programs are gearing up for an influx of registrants so make sure you get in early and you don’t miss out on a spot. One of our most popular New Year’s programs is the Zone Fitness Challenge. This is an 8-week challenge that includes unlimited group fitness and zone classes along with two body composition assessments (one before and one after). The top two finishers in the categories of most classes attended and highest percent of body fat lost will receive a prize! Payment Reminder: Please remember to pay your first quarter assessment dues by January 1 for the same quarterly amount of $155.72. For business owners and qualifying homes that pay only the Administrative Assessment, the annual fee of $73.44 is also due on January 1. Customers who are signed up for Auto Pay with PayLease, will not need to make any changes to their accounts.
Volunteer Opportunities: If one of your New Year’s Resolutions is volunteerism, HRCA has opportunities available. The Delegates will elect three Board Members on Tuesday, March 22 to serve on the five-member Board. Delegate positions will also be available. Eighty delegates currently represent the different subdivisions throughout Highlands Ranch. Delegates attend a monthly meeting to be informed about community issues and vote on a variety of governing documents including the budget and bylaws. Delegates are elected by the homeowners in their own subdivisions. The deadline for candidate names to be printed on election documents
is February 17. There is also an opening on the Bylaw Committee. All homeowners with knowledge of our governing documents are encouraged to apply. More information about volunteer opportunities and the election process are available on our web site at www.HRCAonline.org/leadership.
Member Education: For this quarter I would like to share some information about the differences between the Highlands Ranch Community Association (HRCA) and the Highlands Ranch Metro District (HRMD). We often get questions from homeowners about the different functions of the two organizations. Perhaps the main difference between our two organizations is that HRMD serves as the local government in our community. They are funded by tax dollars and provide many of the municipal services offered in Highlands Ranch. Some examples of HRMD services include construction of public utilities such as roads, light signals and streetlights; landscaping and fencing; trails and parks; outdoor sports programming and, through their sister public organization, water/sewer services through a contract with Centennial Water and Sanitation District. In contrast, HRCA serves the homeowners in Highlands Ranch through the quarterly assessment dues that are paid by each household. With the assessment dollars HRCA maintains and operates the four recreation centers; provides architectural control and covenant enforcement for more than 30,000 homes in the Ranch; manages the Backcountry Wilderness area, and hosts numerous community events every year.
Happy New Year!
COMMUNITY NEWS The annual budget for the Highlands Ranch Community Association, Inc. (HRCA) is a financial and operational document that is designed to carry out the obligations of HRCA. The annual budget also follows the policies of the board of directors, which reflects the requests for services and facilities by the members.
HIGHLANDS RANCH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. 2022 BUDGET ADMINISTRATIVE FUND
RECREATION FUND
($ in 000’s)
HRCA 2022 Total
Backcountry OSCA Fund
Operating
Reserve
Revenues
4,311.3
2.3
37
Expenses
3,560.0
75.2
-
18,742.5
Transfers
(313.5)
224.0
(285.5)
Net Revenue (Expense)
437.7
151.1
(248.5)
Debt Serv. & Plant
Operating
Reserve
Operating
Reserve
22,699.4
1.2
969.6
-
12.5
Elim (563.0)
27,470.2
24.9
1,399.0
147.0
3,198.3
(563.0)
26,583.9
(9,088.0)
1,150.0
440.0
10.0
7,863.0
-
(0.0)
(5,131.1)
1,126.3
10.5
(137.0)
4,677.2
-
886.2
HRCA 2022 EXPENSE BUDGET
HRCA Budget The HRCA budget anticipates the level of services to be provided, the costs of doing so, and the funds that will be available to provide these services. The complete 2022 budget is online at www.HRCAonline.org/Budget.
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RANCH UPDATES & EVENTS Westridge Batting Cage Season Pass on Sale Now! The “GRAND SLAM” Batting Cage Season Pass and Family Season Pass is on sale now. This is an eight-month season pass for only $175/$300!
APPLY FOR A 2022 HIGHLANDS RANCH COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP The Highlands Ranch Community Scholarship Fund, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization created in 2003, provides post-secondary education scholarships for graduating seniors residing in Highlands Ranch or attending a Highlands Ranch high school. The program provides scholarships to selected applicants entering their first year of post-secondary education at an accredited institution or vocational-technical school. A $2,500 scholarship will be awarded to selected students who have demonstrated wellrounded participation in their community and school through volunteering, along with academic performance and future educational aspirations and goals. Applicants are responsible for the completion of the application and submission of all supporting documentation to: Highlands Ranch Community Scholarship Fund, 9568 University Blvd., Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80126 Attn: Linda Dorré The application must be postmarked prior to, or hand-delivered to the preceding address by no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Complete program guidelines and application can be found at www.HRCAonline.org/Scholarships.
CALLING ALL TRADE SHOW EXHIBITORS Applications are open for our 2022 Spring Bazaar, Fall Craft Show, and the Holiday Gift Fair. Vendor applications are available at www.HRCAonline.org/Vendors.
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Batting Cages Opening Weekend: Batting Cages at Westridge opening weekend is the first weekend in March, from 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (weather permitting). Festivities include season pass discounts.
Heavy Hitter Passes for 2022: Grand Slam Season Pass: $175 Individual, $300 Family Heavy Hitter Triple: 80 tokens $50 Heavy Hitter Double: 50 tokens $35 Heavy Hitter Single: 25 tokens $20
Pitch Structure: The Westridge Pitch Structure is open for use year round. Distances are clearly marked for all age groups. Due to current restrictions, you are required to bring your own equipment. Check our web site for current season hours at www.HRCAonline.org/BattingCages. For more details call 303-471-8907.
Swing on down to the Golf Simulator at Northridge! Don’t let the winter weather cramp your golf game. The Northridge Golf Simulator is open year around which features 87 PGA caliber courses including Pebble Beach, Torrey Pines, Bethpage Black, and Castle Pines.
Drop-in Rates:
Hours of Operation:
Member: $10 per 30 minutes Non Member: $15 per 30 minutes Bring your own clubs or rent ours for $10.
Monday - Friday: 5:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Saturday/Sunday: 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Food and Beverages are welcome, but please no alcoholic beverages.
Unlimited Pass Rates Member: $70 monthly, $450 yearly Non-Member: $85 monthly, $530 yearly Free Club Rentals! Unlimited passes please call or reserve in person at any of our locations.
You can reserve the golf simulator at any four of our locations in person or call 303-791-2500. You may also reserve the golf simulator online at www.HRCAonline.org/Golf.
YOUR HEALTH WITH UCHEALTH HEART HEALTH: GET A HEAD START ON THE YEAR Join Steven Simon, MD from UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital for our Virtual Health Series. The online discussion will cover heart health, common heart problems, and more. Take steps to prepare for a strong 2022 and beyond. You will have the opportunity to ask your questions and get answers. The session is free, but pre-registration is required. Sign up at www.HRCAonline.org/ YourHealth. Wednesday, January 5 • 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. • Zoom • www.HRCAonline.org/YourHealth
UPCOMING EVENTS BLOOD DRIVE: DRIVE FOR LIFE HRCA, Vitalant, and the Denver Broncos are coming together in a time of need! Drive for Life is transforming into a cause that helps to ensure patient blood needs can be met in the immediate future and all year long. To donate, contact Vitalant at 303-363-2300, or sign up online at www.donors.vitalant.org by using code 10002 or searching 80126. Appointments are requested, but walk-ins are also welcome. Space is limited. Donors who donate at a Broncos-themed blood drive before January 9 will get exclusive football swag and be automatically entered to win one of five Denver Broncos autographed prizes. Thursday, January 6 • 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. • Northridge Recreation Center, 8800 Broadway
SUPERHEROES UNITE! On January 15, your little superhero can enjoy a morning of snacks, fun, and SUPERHEROES! Join us for an awesome morning with Captain Marvel and Captain America as they put your little superhero through superhero training. Guests will enjoy snacks, beverages, and a small token to take home. Each child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and each participant must purchase a ticket (children and adults). Dressing up in your favorite superhero costume is encouraged! No children under 2 please. Get tickets at www.HRCAonline.org/Tickets.
FAMILY MAGIC SHOW On January 21, grab the family and your friends and join us for an exciting evening of magic and illusion with Scotty Weise at Southridge Recreation Center. This will be an evening of fun for the whole family and sure to entertain and amaze! Children two and under are free but must sit on parents’ lap. Friday, January 21 • 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. • Southridge, Wildcat Mountain Auditorium, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road • Tickets are $10 at www.HRCAonline.org/Tickets
UPCOMING EVENTS - FEBRUARY 2 UCHealth Series Pain Management
Saturday, January 15 • $15 per person • Southridge, 4800 McArthur Ranch Rd. • No refunds.
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Winter Cultural Series Michael Friedman Jazz
ADULT GLOW-IN-THE-DARK YOGA
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Father & Daughter Sweetheart Ball
5
Chinese New Year and Cultural Fair
11
Therapeutic Recreation Sweetheart Dance
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Winter Cultural Series Denver & District Pipe Band
Join us for an exciting event at the Northridge Recreation Center on January 21! Wear your favorite neon yoga clothes and move through a mellow vinyasa flow under the black lights. Glow-in-thedark necklaces and paint will be provided. Ticket price includes one glass of wine or beer after yoga. Cash bar will be available. 21+ only. IDs will be checked. Friday, January 21 • 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. • Fitness Studio, Northridge Recreation Center, 8800 Broadway • $25 in advance and at the door, if not sold out • 21+ only
Please check the web site for the most current event information.
THERAPEUTIC RECREATION FLOWER FUNDRAISER Buy gorgeous potted flowers, for sun or shade, to enjoy all summer long. At the same time you’ll be supporting HRCA’s Therapeutic Recreation Program for people with disabilities. All proceeds go to support Therapeutic Recreation - a beautiful win-win! Purchase today and pick up your flowers at the Westridge Recreation Center on Saturday, April 30 from 10:00 a.m. - Noon. Orders due by February 14, Valentine’s Day! Order at www.HRCAonline.org/Flowers. Hanging baskets & patio pots are planted with numerous attractive plant and color combinations. Unfortunately, specific colors and varieties can’t be guaranteed. For more information call 303-471-7043 or email summer.aden@hrcaonline.org. 12” Hanging Baskets-$35 • 15” Patio Pots-$45 • 11” Patio Pots-$33
Purchase tickets online at www.HRCAonline.org/Tickets. All tickets are subject to service fees.
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NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION? HRCA’S GOT YOU COVERED! If your New Year’s resolution for 2022 is to try something new – tennis may be just the ticket! HRCA offers players six beautiful, state-of-the-art indoor courts and lessons for all ages and abilities. From the “never-held-a-racquet” player to the most seasoned tennis competitor, HRCA’s top tennis professionals will guide you every step of the way or bring your current game to a new level! Why not keep that resolution this year to try something new and choose tennis! For more information on all HRCA’s tennis programming, please contact Marianne McCauley at 303-471-8940 or email mmccauley@hrcaonline.org.
CLASSES, CAMPS & ACTIVITIES THERAPEUTIC RECREATION - Tae Kwon Do Join the Tae Kwon Do class for Special Needs for ages 5 and up at Northridge Recreation Center in the Martial Arts Studio on Tuesday/Thursday. This class is designed to help students improve balance, concentration, self-control, and confidence. For more information about participating or volunteering through the Therapeutic Recreation Program, please call 303-471-7043 or email summer.aden@hrcaonline.org.
HR Race Series The 2021 HR Race Series wrapped up in November in style with our marquee event: The 13th Annual Backcountry Wilderness Half Marathon. Over 700 racers took on the challenge of this tough race. Thank you to all participants who raced with us this year! Be on the lookout for the release of our 2022 race schedule and make sure to add the dates to your calendar! We will see you at the St. Patrick’s Day 5K in March! We still have a few sponsorship opportunities at various levels available for the 2022 HR Race Series and would love to promote your business. For more information contact racedirector@hrcaonline.org.
Hapkido at HRCA
OUR FITNESS SCHEDULE KEEPS GROWING! The HRCA Group Fitness schedule continues to grow with more classes added for the new year. Zumba at Eastridge takes place on Mondays at 10:15 a.m. Power Hour (resistance and strength training) will take place Tuesdays at Westridge at 9:00 a.m. Strength Training will also take place at Westridge Fridays 9:45 a.m. All classes are one hour. The nursery at Westridge will be back open starting January 3 Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m - 12:30 p.m. for children aged 1-8. We have added more classes at Westridge so that parents can come exercise while their kids are having fun at the nursery. Register for classes online at www.HRCAonline.org/Fitness and email hannah.yeager@hrcaonline.org with any questions.
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Hapkido is a traditional Martial Art which originated in Korea. It is an art that redirects opponents’ offensive energy against themselves. It focuses on joint locking, punching, kicking, striking, take-downs and weapon techniques. Students will develop confidence through peace of mind and knowing how to defend themselves. Hapkido conditions and strengthens your body at a low to moderate intensity level while having fun and improving your overall health. For more information on Hapkido classes, please contact Lisa Sheley at lisa.sheley@hrcaonline.org or call 303-471-8838.
What is ISR? Infant Swimming Resource (ISR) is a comprehensive four to sixweek program, returning in January, to teach water survival skills. It is customized for the six month old infant to three year old child as they are safely guided through water survival skills. Make a resolution for 2022 to start your child on a lifetime of safe water fun. For more information and to enroll contact Jennifer Dombrowski at 303-330-8602 or visit https://infantswimjennifer.com.
Learn to Swim This Fall Drowning is the #1 preventable reason for deaths for children under the age of five. HRCA offers small class sizes with certified instructors. Enrollment is now open for January through April. Sign up online and learn more at www.HRCAonline.org/Swim, email mindy.polete@hrcaonline.org, or call 303-471-8867 for additional information.
CLASSES, CAMPS & ACTIVITIES New Year, New Beginnings! Help your child start the New Year off on the right foot by tapping into their creative side! Or maybe it is time to consider joining one of our classes yourself! This month we are offering a variety of classes that are fun for the whole family! For the kids, try enrolling them in Drawing, Painting and Sculpture, Kids Rule the Kitchen, Young Chef’s, and Creative Cooking: Cupcake Wars. If you are looking for something fun for yourself, this month we are offering a new Modern Calligraphy class as well as Creating Collages, Knitting, Drawing, Painting, Watercolor, and Zen Doodling. The Pottery Studio will also gear up with children’s classes like Parent-Tot, Clay Creations, Kids-n-Clay, Hand Building, Teen Hand Building, and Wheel. Adult classes fill quickly so try out our Beginning Wheel class that starts on January 4. Start this new year off on the right foot and bring out your creative side!
PRESCHOOL CLASSES FOR THE NEW YEAR! We are kicking off the New Year with some exciting opportunities for your Preschooler! These programs, for children ages 3-6, are a great way to expose them to something new and interesting that might just set them off on a lifetime of exploration! We start the month with new sessions of Creative Kids classes such as Sleds, Snowflakes, Penguins and Flannels. Two Times the Fun will run on Mondays and Wednesdays and Stepping Stones on Thursdays. For more information, please call 303-471-8818.
For more information, please call 303-471-8928.
New Sessions Beginning January kicks off new sessions in our Ballet program with Itty Bitty Ballet for ages 3-5, Pip-Hop for ages 3-5, and Ballet, Tap, and Jazz for children ages 3-12 and our ever-popular Hip Hop class for children ages 8-12. We are offering several classes for older kids including Ballet Academy, Ballet III, and Ballet IV. Have your child join this wonderful group of dance instructors as they learn important skills like balance, rhythm, fine and gross motor skills and performance. For more information on these wonderful classes, please call 303-471-8853 or visit the web site at www.HRCAonline.org/Dance.
THREE BACKCOUNTRY PROGRAMS TO TRY THIS DECEMBER Nature Playdays, January 8:
Camp Backcountry Summer 2022 Registration Early Bird Discount Ends January 31 New year … new summer! Camp Backcountry summer sessions—including mini, nature, art, and horse camps—kick off with early bird registration through January 31. Use the code EARLYBIRD2022 at checkout for the $20 per session discount. If you want an additional 10 percent off all Camp Backcountry sessions—and ALL other Backcountry Wilderness Area programs—become a Friend of the Backcountry member at the Fox member (or above) to support our wildlife habitat conservation and environmental education mission. Join at www.HRCAonline.org/backcountrydonate. (Make sure to start your annual membership BEFORE you start registering for Camp Backcountry to access the discounted prices). For more information, visit www.campbackcountry.org or email annakate.hein@hrcaonline.org.
Plan your park playdate at our Backcountry Base Camp! Come and go as you please during this two-hour window of nature play in our Backyard along the forest's edge.
Goat Picnic Hike, January 15: Get some quality time with the Backcountry Goats on a hike and picnic! Pack a lunch, then take a hike with the goats to a perfect picnic spot.
Horseback Riding Lessons: Reach your equestrian goals, from learning to saddle up your steed to maneuvering with ease, with private or our small group lessons. Visit www.HRCAonline.org/ backcountry to register.
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9568 University Boulevard, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
FACILITY CLOSURES January 1
All recreation centers are closed for New Year's Day
January 3
Administrative Offices closed for New Year's Day observance
Check the web site for the most up-to-date closure information.
Postmaster: Time Sensitive Material. Please deliver by 12/31/21
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).
JANUARY EVENTS
For event details, see page 5 or visit www.HRCAonline.org. January 5
UCHealth Series - Heart Health
January 6
Blood Drive - Drive for Life
January 10
Board Working Session* 5:30 p.m.
January 15
Superheroes Unite!
January 18
Delegate & Board Meeting* 5:30 p.m.
January 21
Glow-in-the-Dark Yoga
January 21
Family Magic Show
* These meetings are open to our members.