News April 2018
We are... 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 including 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. To maintain high property values, HRCA continually looks at the condition of yards, fences and homes. In relation to this, the Board of Directors asked the ARC to provide recommendations to address the inconsistencies in street facing fencing condition and colors throughout the community. Some of the fencing is in fact over 30 years old. The ARC has recommended the implementation of a uniform stain color that would provide for consistency over time and will be in collaboration with the Highlands Ranch Metro District (HRMD) and their continuing fence maintenance efforts. The HRMD has selected a new stain color "Highlands Ranch Trex Brown" because it closely matches to the color of the new Trex fencing that is being installed throughout the community. The ARC recommendation is currently under review, but if you are considering a fence project both replacement or staining the ARC encourages the use of “Highlands Ranch Trex Brown,” the new suggested color. All local Highlands Ranch based retailers have been informed of this new stain color. Finally, if your home is located in a sub association, please check your local guidelines as many sub associations have their own allowable paint and stain colors. The HRCA is here to help with this potential new 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.
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FREE Home & Garden Expo Don’t miss what we have in store for you at the Home & Garden Expo on April 14 and 15 at the Recreation Center at Eastridge! Find inspiration for your home and garden and see the latest ideas and trends. Many exhibitors including landscaping, remodeling, window, roofing, painting, kitchen companies and more will showcase the latest in products, equipment, and everything you need to upgrade your home, including: • Genesis Construction • Gravina's Window Center of Littleton • Silver Crown Landscape Materials • Infinity Roofing and Siding • Renewal by Andersen • And many more! New this year, demonstrations will be taking place throughout the (Continued on page 5)
Annual meeting of members HRCA Election of board members At the March 20 Annual Meeting of Delegates, the HRCA Delegates elected incumbents Scott Lemmon, Melissa Park, Krystal Woodbury to serve a two-year term. We would like to congratulate them on their successful election. These three directors join Brock Norris and Jim Allen as the HRCA’s Board. For more information about the HRCA’s leadership go to www.HRCAonline.org/Leadership.
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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.
Happy April showers everyone! It would be nice to have some more precipitation ahead of the warm summer temperatures and fire season, wouldn’t it? 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: April is full of fun events for you and the family! It is the perfect time of year to hold our annual Home & Garden Expo. This event provides you with fresh ideas in landscaping, home décor, and do-it-yourself projects. It is being held on April 14-15 at the Eastridge Recreation Center. HRCA and Davidsons Beer, Wine & Spirits present a NEW wine event for our 2018 beverage tasting line-up called the International Wine Tasting. Grab your friends on April 21 and take a trip around the globe trying different wines! Tickets sell out quickly so get yours today. Check our web site for other great events at www.HRCAonline.org/Events.
Board Election: The March Board of Director's election was completed at the Delegate meeting on March 20. Thanks to all five candidates that ran in the election for the three open seats: Dan DeBacco, Kurt Huffman, Scott Lemmon, Melissa Park, and Krystal Woodbury for your investment and dedication to our community. Current Board Members Scott Lemmon, Melissa Park, and Krystal Woodbury have been re-elected to their seats. We look forward to another two years working with them to make Highlands Ranch an even better place to live, work, and play!
Northridge Tennis Pavilion: Construction is underway at the Northridge Tennis Pavilion. A new outer skin was installed late last year and additional improvements are being worked on this year including the addition of glass roll up doors, the installation of thermal equalizers that will help improve on energy efficiency, new insulation, and a lobby/office renovation. These updates will not only enhance the appearance of the structure, but will also allow for a better temperature-regulated facility for all tennis players to enjoy! Member Education: Last quarter I wrote about the differences between the HRCA and HRMD. This quarter I wanted to provide some information about how the Community Improvement Services Department operates. The Department has four areas of emphasis that are guided by committees made up of homeowners. These committees include the Architectural Review Committee, the Design Review Committee, the Commercial Review Committee, and Tribunal. All of these Committees play an important role in the review and appeal of residential and commercial guidelines. The enforcement of these design guidelines and standards are carried out by staff. The majority of complaint calls are generated by concerned homeowners within the community. When a complaint call is received, a staff technician follows up and all complaints are verified before a letter of non-compliance is generated. The committee members and staff of the Community Improvement Services Department work very hard to help ensure the design guidelines are developed and enforced to preserve the beauty of our community and to also help uphold our high property values.
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quarterly assessments The 2nd Quarter 2018 assessment invoices have been sent and are due 4/1/2018. PLEASE help HRCA save costs and the environment by signing up for E-Statements. To receive your invoice via email please visit the following link: https://highlandsranch.opt-e-mail.com/signup.
Volunteer showcase
Volunteer Fair
In honor of National Volunteer Month, HRCA would like to recognize the following volunteers for their service from May 2017 to April 2018, representing the following committees: Aquatics, Architectural, Backcountry Planning Areas Committee, 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. Administration Len Abruzzo Joseph Aden Jim Allen David Allred Laurie Allred Gary Bell Christopher Benger Jazon Bezon Heather Blake Al Bonneau Barbara Borkan Susan Bremner Paul Brunger Weylan Bryant Tom Buehner Bill Buettner Cheryl Burk Zell Cantrell Daniel DeBacco Michael Deviney Mark Dickerson Elizabeth Dickson Daniel Doran Kiel Downing Judy Dyk Jim Ellingson George Elliott Doug Flin Stuart Foster Karrie Gleason Michael Goodrum Karen Grewell Carolyn Groom Amit Gupta John "Jake" Happs Julianne Hennings Patrick Henry Greg Herman Teri Hjelmstad Jeanne Hoffman Randy Holmberg Kurt Huffman Frank Impinna Scott Janson Alison Jones Andy Jones Pat Kaptain Cyndi Karlin Clay Karr
Tammy Kelly Roy King Sharyn Landis Todd Landgrave Sue Leidolph Scott Lemmon Megan Lindsey Tim Lindsey John Loe Derek Long John Mackowiak Ariel Madlambayan Linda Mallette Grace McMahon Randy McNaughton Mike Millington Bob Mohrbacher Doug Morton Mark Moyer Ginger Nixt Brock Norris Deborah O'Dell Erik Okland Jordan Olivero Karl Paetzel Ashley Panahi Tony Pantoja Melissa Park Mary Parker David Pasley Nick Paytas Al Pelkowski Tony Perrone Daniel Pinette Sue Plummer Jean Rehnke Barbie Remillong Jim Reps Tim Riggle Michael Riley Jesus Rocha Connie Rosel Rebecca Rothwell Randee Ryan Barbara Salisbury Larry Schwartz Russell Shaffer Suma Shamasundar Al Shelbourn Aldis Sides
Chrissie Smith Nancy Smith Debi Smith-Racanelli Deborah Spicer Grethe Stem Elizabeth Strock Eric Taylor Jennifer Tool Holladay Steve Trolinger Heidi Van Law Ashley Vasquez Dawn Vaughn Rolands Vilums Jeremy Vincent Louie Walker Monica Wasden Don Woodland Mike Woodland Frank Wanken Ron Welk Krystal Woodbury Erin Young Aquatics Brenda Grafner Rachel Levi Michael Owens Lisa Rider Pam Shaw Krista Tushar Backcountry Len Abruzzo Mark Beall Ashley and Adam Behrens High School Mountain Bike Team Kiel Downing Megan Lindsey Jon Loe Josh Quist Jeffrey Wilken Community Relations Katie Atkinson Laurie Atkinson Dora Beals Savannah Becerril Michael Becerril
Deena Bennett Sheila Byrnes John Coryell Sheri Coryell Alexandra Dilley Jerry Dilley Lisa Dragseth Scott Forman Ed Greene Laura Hennings Cyndi Karlin Bruce McFadden Deirdre McKay Annie Noebel Gerd Noebel David Pasley Duane Pearson Rita Reichardt Jerry Reichardt Danielle Rodenkirchen-D'Andrea Suma Shamasundar Ena Simanson Sports All HRCA Sports Volunteer Coaches Therapeutic Recreation Charity Alexander Lindsay Beil Andrea Bohney Jeanne Dearth Elizabeth Hupka Megan Hupka Brandon Miller Morgan Miller Krishna Narasimhan Kyle Nolan Brian Owen Allison Quelch Brian Roach Alex Roth Jenn Rollins Brian Rollins Rob Schlenker Larry Warner
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 17 • 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. • Southridge, 4800 McArthur Ranch Rd. • Free • Sidekicks for Sight • Highlands Ranch Lions Club • Be the Gift • Highlands Ranch Senior Club • SECOR Cares • Assistance League Denver • Children’s Hospital Colorado • Canine Companions for Independence • National Sports Center for the Disabled • American Cancer Society • Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms and Denver • Rotary Club of Highlands Ranch • Douglas County Fair and Rodeo • Ferocious Fighters • Highlands Ranch Metro District. • Metro Denver Parrot Rescue(MDPR) • Alternatives Pregnancy Center • American Heart Association • 4 Paws 4 Life Rescue • Volunteer Connect Douglas County • Highlands Ranch Historical Society • Douglas/ Elbert Task Force • Highlands Ranch Historical Society • Highlands Ranch Lions Club • Highlands Ranch Metro District • Advocate for Children CASA • HRCA Backcountry Conservation & Education Fund • HRCA Therapeutic Recreation Program • Scleroderma Foundation-Rocky Mountain Chapter • Molly Brown House Museum • Volunteers at Heart • Crisis Center • YANAM2M • Love You For Always, Baby Gowns • James Resource Network • AARP • Castle Rock Senior Activity Center • Doctors Care • Project C.U.R.E. • Rocky Mountain Medical Reserve Corps of Colorado • Chapter • Service to Mankind(Sertoma) • Sky Cliff Center • Sky Ridge Medical Center • Bonfils Blood Center •Brent’s Place • Neighbor Network • Volunteers of America/RSVP • Wind Crest, Inc.• Littleton Optimist Club • Volunteer for Outdoors Colorado • Douglas County Libraries - Book Start • AYUSAStudent Youth Exchange • Douglas County Libraries - Adult Literacy
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Taste of Highlands Ranch The Taste of Highlands Ranch is celebrating its 23rd year of excellence in food, wine, beer, and spirits on Friday, May 4. Davidsons Beer, Wine & Spirits will provide samples of alcoholic beverages while more than 30 area restaurants will show off their best cuisine. Due to popularity, an outdoor beer garden with food and music will once again be held outside the gym doors at the Recreation Center at Eastridge. Each year a silent auction benefitting a local nonprofit organization rounds out the Taste. For 2018, HRCA is proud to name the American Cancer Society (ACS) as the silent auction beneficiary. The ACS is a global grassroots force of nearly 2 million volunteers dedicated to saving lives, celebrating lives, and leading the fight for a world without cancer. From breakthrough research, to free lodging near treatment, a 24/7/365 live helpline, free rides to treatment, and convening powerful activists to create awareness and impact, ACS is attacking cancer from every angle. For more information go to www.cancer.org. • Friday, May 4 • 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. • Eastridge, 9568 University Blvd. • Tickets are $35 in advance, $40 at the door, if not sold out • You must be 21+ to attend, IDs will be checked. • No children will be allowed. Ticket price includes a 2018 Taste of Highlands Ranch wine glass while supplies last. Tickets are available at www.HRCAonline.org/Tickets, by visiting any HRCA recreation center, or by calling 303-791-2500. Restaurants and breweries that want to participate in the Taste can apply online at www.HRCAonline.org/Vendors.
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ranch updates Annual Meeting of Members The Annual Meeting of Members will be on Tuesday, April 24 from 4:00 - 4:30 p.m. at the Recreation Center at Eastridge. At this meeting Delegates are elected to serve as district representatives for a two-year term. Homeowners can cast their votes either at the meeting or by sending in the proxy that is mailed to their home residence ahead of time. This year delegates in even-numbered districts and non-sub 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.
New Golf Simulator The golf simulator is a new feature of the Recreation Center at Northridge that gives residents the opportunity to play some of their favorite courses indoors. Forty-two courses are available including Pebble Beach, Torrey Pines, and Castle Pines. The room is available for rent and allows up to four golfers to play a round of golf. It also provides practice opportunities with driving range, swing analysis, and games. Lessons and leagues will be available in the future. Learn more and book the simulator at www.HRCAonline.org/Golf.
9Health and family affair The 9Health Fair will be on Saturday, April 21, from 7:00 a.m. - Noon at the Recreation Center at Eastridge, 9568 University Blvd. This fair encourages individuals to assume responsibility for their own health. The 9Health Fair offers free or low-cost medical screenings. Each year the 9Health Fair is coordinated by the Highlands Ranch Lions Club and hosted by HRCA. Visit www.HRCAonline.org/Events for screening details and costs. Used eyeglasses will be collected by the Highlands Ranch Lions Club. For more information call 303-888-0423 or email ddcc@ddccnotary.com.
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Proxy forms are being mailed to homes. Please help save the Association a future expense by making sure they are sent back by April 24 through email, in person, mailed or faxed. Details are on the form. Thank you!
Upcoming events Dueling pianos Enjoy an evening of your favorite piano songs on April 6. 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 6 • 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.
International Wine Tour On April 21, HRCA and Davidsons Beer, Wine & Spirits presents a NEW wine event for the 2018 beverage tasting line up, the International Wine Tour. Let your senses take a journey as you join us for an evening celebrating wine from around the world. From the sunny climate of Argentina, to the cold, wet regions of France and Germany, this tasting expedition will explore the grapes and vineyards that started it all. You definitely won’t want to miss this exciting adventure partaking in the global community of wine! Stamp your passport as you make your way around the globe trying outstanding wines! Ticket price includes a commemorative wine glass. • Saturday, April 21 • 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. • Southridge, 4800 McArthur Ranch Rd. • Tickets $50 in advance; $55 at the door, if not sold out. • 21+ only. • IDs will be checked at the door. • No children will be allowed.
Home & Garden Expo (cont.) weekend. Be sure to check out the web site for the schedule and list of topics. A kids area with activities for the children will be open on April 15, so be sure to bring the entire family. At this two-day expo, homeowners will have the opportunity to meet face-to-face with experts and get answers to their questions. Take advantage of the many show specials, discounts, door prizes, and giveaways. Parking and admission are free. See you at the Expo! A few booths are still available for exhibitors. Applications are at www.HRCAonline.org/Vendors. • Saturday and Sunday • April 14 & 15 • 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. • Eastridge Recreation Center, 9568 University Blvd.
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 on May 5. The charge for old CRT Monitors is $10 and TVs: $50 (42” and smaller accepted on site.) Also shred your confidential and sensitive documents on site. Limit of three small copy paper-sized boxes/small grocery bags per person. Additional small bags and small boxes are $5 each. No phone books, newspapers, magazines, or trash please. A suggested $20 donation benefits the Cultural Affairs Association and the Community Scholarship Fund. Note: Businesses welcome, please call for business pricing. For more information call 303-791-2500 or for a complete list of accepted items and fees visit www.HRCAonline.org/Events.
Upcoming events - May 2018
• Saturday, May 5 • 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. • Kaiser Permanente parking lot, 9285 Hepburn St., Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
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Hooked on Fishing
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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. Two sessions to choose from, class will run rain, snow, or shine. • Saturday, May 19 • 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.
6-28 Farmers' Market (Sundays only) 11-12 Ladies' Fishing on the Fly 12
Mother's Day 5K
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Hooked on Fishing
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Culture on the Green
Please check the web site for the most current event information.
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2018 HR Race Series With a successful St. Patrick’s Day 5K in the rearview mirror, grab your family and join us for our next race, the Mother’s Day 5K on Saturday, May 12. Looking for some family fun while celebrating with Mom? Look no further than this family-friendly 5K and post-race celebration! Head over to www.HRraceseries.com for more information and to take advantage of early-bird pricing and extra group discounts for bringing the entire family!
Classes, camps & activities Junior Team Tennis Registration Tennis players have some of the longest careers of any sport, and this is why tennis is called the “sport of a lifetime”! Our annual Junior Team Tennis (JTT) meeting is on Saturday, April 7, from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. at Northridge Recreation Center. All registration information will be available and the program will be explained in detail at the meeting. There are two weekly practices on Wednesdays and Fridays beginning June 6, with Monday matches from June 11 through July 23. HRCA is looking forward to a great JTT season and hopes 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 Summer Sports Camps
Summer Registration Now Open for All Aquatic Programs!
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. 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 contact Lisa Sheley at lisa.sheley@hrcaonline.org or 303-471-8838.
Summer Swim Team Try-out Registration Dates
Get Your Zumbathon Tickets! Get ready to shake it for a cause! This year’s Zumbathon will be taking place on Saturday, April 28, 10:00 a.m. - Noon in the newly renovated Northridge Recreation Center gym. This year's beneficiary is the Denver Chapter of Team Red, White, and Blue (RWB). The motivation of Team RWB is to connect America’s veterans to their community through physical and social activity. Tickets for the event are available at any of the four recreation centers. Don’t wait, this event will sell out and it's a party that you don’t want to miss! For more information, please contact the Fitness Coordinator at dru.connolly@hrcaonline.org.
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Don’t miss your chance to enroll your family in Learn to Swim classes for this summer. HRCA has been teaching thousands of Highlands Ranch children how to safely enjoy the water for 35 years. Classes fill very quickly so visit www.HRCAonline.org/Swim to 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 water activities happening this summer at HRCA.
Join one of the most popular and successful local summer swim teams. Both teams fill very quickly so be sure to learn more and register online today. For more details call 303-471-8942 or email rachel.lyon@HRCAonline.org
There will be Two HRCA Seahawks Summer Swim Teams: • • •
Seahawks Team West – To qualify swimmer must be able to swim 50 yards freestyle with side breathing and 50 yards backstroke Seahawks Team North – To qualify swimmer must be able to swim 75 yards freestyle with side breathing and 75 yards backstroke Swimmer should also have experience with breaststroke and/or butterfly
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.
2018 New Swimmer Tryout and Registration Saturday, April 14, 9:00 a.m. - Noon - Northridge, Basketball Gym For swimmers completely new to our programs. All interested participants must start off in the pool for tryouts. Once skills have been demonstrated successfully, these participants will be approved to complete the registration process. Spots will be limited at this registration and are offered on a first come first serve basis. Please arrive early and line up outside the pool doors.
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 one, we’re focusing on "spring"ing forward! Art programs for your child ages 2½-11 will be offered this month at various times to meet your family’s demanding schedule. Little Artists (5-8 years old) and Glue Sticks (3-5 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 Things That Go pottery class for ages 3-5. Spring Time Clay, ages 3-5, will be making Spring Sensations projects, or Hand Building for Kids, ages 8-12, is also a very popular class for our pre-teens and teens. Adult 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.
Creative Kids This month, as spring blooms, enroll your 18 month-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 Animals We Love. These classes run on Friday mornings, and are a great place to meet other moms! Some of our themed classes will focus on Through the Tulips, Sequin Sun Catchers and Cherry Blossoms in 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 Sensations and classes are Mondays from 10:30 a.m. - Noon. Stepping Stones, a Preschool Prep class for children ages 2 ½-3 ½, runs on Thursdays from 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. and the theme is Spring Magic. These wonderful programs are taught by caring teachers out of the Westridge Recreation Center. For more information, please email Hgoetz@hrcaonline.org.
Backcountry Happenings Here’s the lowdown on things happening in the Backcountry:
Riding Basics (April 7, 14, 21, and 28): Whether your kid is begging for a horse or you never got the horse you wished for as a kid, our Riding Basics course is a beginner level class for newbies of the equine world. In this one-hour course, we’ll teach you how to groom, halter, saddle, and bridle a horse before you hop on for a riding lesson.
Night in the Backcountry (April 12): Dinner al fresco, a natural free-play area, and a Rocky Mountain sunset…right in your backyard! Come out to Night in the Backcountry and spend an evening outside with the whole family. Bring a picnic dinner and spend the evening exploring the Base Camp as a family. This Night in the Backcountry will include a short hike to look for and discuss some of the crepuscular creatures- those that are most active during twilight- that we see in the Backcountry!
Golden Eagle Viewing (April 28): Join the Backcountry Wilderness Area and South Platte Park guides to seek one of the largest and most powerful raptors in our skies, the golden eagle. We'll view a golden eagle nest from afar and hopefully get a good view of these majestic hunters. Once we make the easy half-mile hike in, we'll stay put. We'll have spotting scopes available, but we encourage you to bring your own binoculars and a camping chair if you'd like to sit.
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 Salsa and Jitterbug Dance. 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.
10-Day Outdoor Cast We can’t control the weather… but we can read a 10-day weather forecast. We’re introducing the new Backcountry 10-Day Outdoor Cast email newsletter! Every other Wednesday, we email what programs and events we have planned in the Backcountry Wilderness Area. Depending on the weather, we’ll be adding and adjusting our schedule of horse programs, family hikes, and more to give you the most chances to experience our 8,200 acres of conservation property. If you want to start getting this bi-weekly guide to Backcountry happenings in your inbox, just email lindsey.mckissick@hrcaonline.org and we’ll keep you in the know!
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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All recreation centers for Easter Westridge Recreation Center Annual Maintenance Eastridge Basketball courts & track (5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.) Home & Garden Expo Southridge Basketball courts (2:00 -10:00 p.m.) - Volunteer Fair Eastridge Basketball courts (7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.) 9Health Fair Eastridge Basketball courts & track (7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.) 9Health Fair
Check the web site for the most up-to-date closure information.
Be sure to watch for the newest Senior Guide in the May Newsletter!
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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 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . Dueling Pianos April 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . Board Working Session* 6:00 p.m. April 14-15 . . . . . . . . Home & Garden Expo April 17 . . . . . . . . . . . Delegate & Board Meeting* 6:30 p.m. April 17 . . . . . . . . . . . Volunteer Fair April 21 . . . . . . . . . . . 9Health Fair April 21 . . . . . . . . . . . International Wine Tour April 24 . . . . . . . . . . . Annual Meeting of Members
Delegate Election
April 30 . . . . . . . . . . . Pottery Sale * These meetings are open to our members.