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Highlands Ranch Days Take a trip back in time through the history of Colorado and Highlands Ranch at Highlands Ranch Days, returning for its seventeenth year. This three-day event brings the old west to life at the historic Highlands Ranch Mansion with gold panning, pottery, a petting zoo, horse rides, llamas, Indian fry bread, fur trapping, and more! Pack a picnic to enjoy on the mansion lawn while you enjoy a raptor and reptile show from Nature's Educators and Native American Dancers. Take part in hands-on exhibits and a mansion tour and view historical artifacts presented by the Highlands Ranch Historical Society. In addition, horse drawn hay rack rides will provide views of the ranch not typically seen by the public. New in 2018, several new museums and educators will be participating in this event. The Colorado Railroad Museum will be bringing a communication demonstration showcasing how the early settlers used lanterns, telegraphs, and horns to communicate! The Buffalo Bill Museum will also be on-site to educate about Buffalo Bill, Daniels Park, and the bison herds in Highlands Ranch. Baker’s Bees of Littleton will educate children on the importance of bees in the environment, and even offer local honey available for purchase! All activities are included in the ticket price. The event runs from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on September 6-8. On Thursday and Friday, local schools are invited to bring school children for a fun and informative field trip that showcases Colorado history. Families are welcome to attend all days of the event. Please note the mansion parking lot is closed on Saturday, September 8. Parking for the free shuttle to the mansion will be available at Mountain Vista High School, 10585 Mountain Vista Ridge, in the east lot. Saturday’s shuttle starts at 8:30 a.m. and runs continuously until 2:30 p.m. Visit www.HRCAonline.org for more information, photos, and the complete schedule of events. Handicapped parking will be available at the mansion on Saturday only with valid handicapped permit. Tickets are available at the door only for $5 for ages 13 and up and $3 for 12 years and under, children aged 2 and under are free to attend. All activities are included with the ticket price. September 6-8, • 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. • Highlands Ranch Mansion, 9950 E. Gateway Dr.• Tickets (available only at the gate) are $5 for ages 13 and up and $3 for children ages 3 - 12. (Ages 2 and under are free.)
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2019 budget planning The HRCA staff and Finance Committee are currently developing the 2019 Budget. HRCA staff will present their departmental budgets to the Finance Committee at weekly meetings from August 20 through mid-October. Each presentation will cover accomplishments, challenges, trends, and a discussion of analysis performed to build the 2019 budget, as well as each department’s proposed 2019 budget. HRCA will be uploading all draft budgets and presentations the day following the presentation to the Finance Committee. To see the full calendar of budget meetings, please visit: www.HRCAonline.org/Budget. The final budget, as recommended by the Finance Committee, will be presented to the Delegate body for review on Tuesday, October 16.
New Senior guide! Check out the new Senior Guide inside this newsletter.
We're hiring! We are looking for good people to join our team. Visit www.HRCAonline.org/Jobs to see the current openings.
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Summer is quickly changing into fall, and by now your children are back in school and another school year is underway. One thing is for certain, the activities in Highlands Ranch continue at a steady pace!
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What to do in September: The HRCA Fall Activity Guide has been delivered to
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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.
your homes and is filled with all kinds of information and things to do from programs and classes to September events! One that I am sure will catch your eye is Highlands Ranch Days! HRCA is proud to be partnering with the Highlands Ranch Metro District to bring this event to you at the beautiful Highlands Ranch Mansion. The event itself brings exhibits, reenactments and history back to life! Read more about it in the cover story. We can’t forget the ever popular Doggie Splash on September 8! Bring your friendly dog out to the Recreation Center at Westridge and have them take a dip in the outdoor pool! Our Electronics Recycling and Paper shredding event will be held on September 15 from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. As an added security precaution, be sure that you properly erase important data from all of your computers and electronic devices. And what would September be without our annual tribute to German Culture at Oktoberfest? This event is scheduled for September 22, so make your plans now to be there! The admission is free and will be held at Town Center South from 2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. For all of these events and more, please check out our web site at www.HRCAonline.org or your activity guide.
Project Updates: HRCA was busy this past summer updating the facilities and enhancing the amenities within our recreational areas. The Northridge Tennis Pavilion has received a major overhaul. Some of the improvements have included new insulation and thermal equalizers to help with energy efficiency and temperature control. In addition, the lobby, office, and patio areas in the tennis pavilion are currently being improved and updated. Lastly, we have installed a new climbing wall to the Northridge diving well, a zip line to the outdoor Eastridge pool and an outdoor 3D Archery Range near the Backcountry Base Camp. Keep these added amenities in mind as you are thinking about new activities to try. Volunteer Spotlight: Woody Bryant, Chairman of the Design Review Committee (DRC) has recently informed the Board of Directors that he will stepping down from the DRC at the end on 2018. Woody was appointed in 2003 and he has been a tireless advocate of the HRCA and the community at large. During his tenure on the DRC, Highlands Ranch has experienced phenomenal growth in both commercial and residential settings. Woody’s expertise in the development review process has been unparalleled and he is truly revered by his peers. Thank you Woody for your dedication and devotement to the HRCA and the citizens of Highlands Ranch.
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As always, please call 303-471-8958 with any questions.
Community News Coming Soon - flu shots! Flu shots will be administered at Eastridge Recreation Center in the Monarch Room. Flu Shots are covered by many insurance plans, including Medicare. Administered by Walgreens Pharmacists. Flu Shot is the Quadrivalent Vaccine. Tuesday, October 2 Price: $15.00 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Remove Dead Trees on Property HRCA appreciates that, for homeowners, keeping your property consistently compliant with the Residential Improvement Guidelines does require regular maintenance and work that is not always convenient, but it is nonetheless required. Dead trees and shrubs are a violation of particular concern to HRCA this year. Just like mowing a lawn and pulling weeds, removing dead trees, dead limbs on trees, and shrubs is a required part of landscape maintenance in Highlands Ranch. Dead trees can become a home for pests and help spread disease and must be removed from property, in order to avoid receiving a violation letter. Similarly, dead shrubs must be removed.
Maintaining Fencing HRCA Residential Improvement Guidelines require that all fencing be regularly maintained. The RIGs specify one permitted stain color, Highlands Ranch Fence Brown, as adopted by the HRCA Board of Directors in June 2018. Some sub-associations (i.e., Firelight and The Hearth) require a different fence stain color, so please be sure to check with your sub-association if you have one to ensure your fence color is compliant. All fences must comply with this guideline and homeowners are required to submit an application for approval to the CIS Department before staining fences. For questions, go to www.HRCAonline.org/Fence. For all Residential Improvement Guidelines visit www.HRCAonline.org/Covenants
HELP HRCa GIVE BACK HRCA operates four non profit organizations: the Backcountry Conservation and Education Fund, Highlands Ranch Cultural Affairs Association, Highlands Ranch Community Scholarship Fund, and the Therapeutic Recreation Scholarship Fund. These nonprofits help fulfill our mission to enhance the quality of life for people in Highlands Ranch. Generosity from residents, either through participation in programs, volunteering, or direct donations, enables these non profits to present exciting educational, recreational, and cultural opportunities to our community. We encourage you to learn more about our nonprofits and how you can get involved. Visit HRCAonline.org/ Nonprofits for more information.
Green Can Cleaner HRCA has partnered with Green Can Cleaner as our community's preferred pressure washing and trash can cleaning service provider. Discounts include: •
Ten percent off all pressure washing
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Reduced rates on trash can cleaning. Starting as low as $7 for HRCA residents.
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Prioritized response time and job fulfillment.
For more information or an estimate, go to www.CleanHRCA.com.
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Oktoberfest Oktoberfest in September? Yes, it's true! The first Oktoberfest in honor of the Bavarian Crown Prince Ludwig’s marriage was celebrated in October. The years following the festival was moved to September to take advantage of the warmer nights. Now Oktoberfest in Munich is a 16-day celebration. Save the airfare and come to the Highlands Ranch Oktoberfest on Saturday, September 22! Oktoberfest has become a great cultural experience sure to delight. Start the day at the Highlands Ranch Town Center with the Oktoberfest 5K at 9:00 a.m. then come back to Town Center South for the traditional German festival from 2:00 - 10:00 p.m. Enjoy German food, music, dancing, entertainment, and, of course, great bier. At 3:00 p.m. bring your dachshund for the Dachshund Races. Registration is 2:30 - 3:00 p.m. Prizes are awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place racers and best dressed! Little ones will enjoy magic, inflatables, and balloons to their heart’s content while you and your friends imbibe in authentic German entertainment, cuisine and bier, all while enjoying a beautiful Colorado evening. • Saturday, September 22 • Free Admission • 2:00 - 10:00 p.m. • Town Center South, 9288 Dorchester St. • Mandatory 21+ ID to purchase alcohol. Register for the 5K at www.HRraceseries.com.
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ranch updates Outdoor Pool Closing Season Schedule The last outdoor pool swim day at all facilities is September 3.
Northridge: Mon. - Fri., 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. , Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Southridge: Mon. - Fri., 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Eastridge: Mon. - Fri., 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Westridge: Monday - Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Visit www.HRCAonline.org/Pools for the most up-to-date schedules.
Highlands Ranch Mansion “Paranormal Party” The festivities begin with a welcome reception in the ballroom and an open house where you can roam the halls in search of the many interactive spirits thought to be haunting this 100 year-old mansion. The reception will be followed by a spooky presentation about ghosts and the haunted history of the Highlands Ranch Mansion. Then it’s “lights out” as you join the team of expert ghost hunters for a live ghost hunt IN THE DARK! Bring your flashlights and cameras to capture your very own paranormal evidence. • Thursday, October 11 • 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. • Highlands Ranch Mansion, 9950 E. Gateway Dr. • Tickets are $35 in advance, $40 day of event, if not sold out.
new! Classics & Cocktails We’re bringing the classics back to the big screen with Friday matinées at Southridge. Enjoy classic films, an assortment of classic candies, and a signature cocktail! Each month we will feature a different film from the Golden Age of Cinema, grab some popcorn and your friends and take a trip down memory lane. Must be 21+ to attend. Cash bar available. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. October 19: November 16: December 14:
Rear Window Breakfast at Tiffany’s White Christmas
October 19, November 16, December 14, • 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. • Southridge, 4800 McArthur Ranch Rd. • Tickets $5 per person, does not include cocktails • Cash bar available.
Upcoming events Computer/Electronics Recycling & Paper Shredding Techno Rescue will properly and safely dispose of old electronic components that contain materials that are very harmful to our environment. Get rid of all that old computer clutter and do your part for a clean, safe environment! Businesses welcome. Call for special pricing. TVs $50 up to 42". For TVs over 42" please bring directly to Techno Rescue; OLD CRT Monitors $10 each. When confidential paper hits the dumpster, what then? 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. $20 suggested donation to benefit the Cultural Affairs Association and the Highlands Ranch Community Scholarship Fund. No businesses please. Saturday, September 15, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Kaiser Permanente Parking Lot, 9285 Hepburn Street, Highlands Ranch.
indoor garage sale Looking for an indoor alternative to sell your unwanted items? Or are you in the market to find a treasure? Join us for a chance to not only sell your gently used goods but also come and shop! An application for booth space is available at www.HRCAonline.org/Vendors. The cost is $10 for members, $20 for non-members to purchase a booth space. Show is NOT open to commercial, professional businesses, or crafters. Saturday, September 29 • 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. • Eastridge, 9568 University Blvd. • Free to attend
Classical Music Series Coming in october! The Highlands Ranch Cultural Affairs Association brings you the Classical Music Series starting October 18. The Mansion’s historic solarium is the perfect setting for live music written at the turn of the century. The series will run three Thursday nights from October - December culminating with a special classical holiday performance in the Great Hall. Enjoy light appetizers and self-guided tours of the mansion. Go to www.HRCAonline.org for more information, dates, and the classical lineup. 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. • Doors open at 5:30 p.m. • $25 in advance, $30 at the door, if not sold out • Highlands Ranch Mansion, 9950 E. Gateway Dr. • October 18, November 15, and December 13
DOGGIE SPLASH & PET EXPO Doesn’t Man’s Best Friend deserve a day of leisure too? Join us as we open the Outdoor Pool at Westridge to our four-legged friends ONLY please! Your social dog can enjoy a day of fun, swimming away the summer heat. NEW! 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. is reserved for small dogs ONLY. 15 pounds and under and/ or 15 inches in height and under. All dogs are welcome from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Dog owners may also enjoy a variety of Pet Exhibitors. Limit two (2) dogs per adult. Dog owners must stay at event with dog(s). Dogs must be up to date on Rabies vaccine.
• Saturday, September 9 • 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. is for small dogs only • Westridge Outdoor Pool, 9650 Foothills Canyon Blvd • $7/dog, in advance (nonrefundable) • $10/dog, at the door (nonrefundable) HRCA reserves the right to refuse admission to any dog at any time for any reason.
Upcoming events October 7-28 Farmers' Market (Sundays only) 11
Paranormal Party
13-14 Fall Craft Show 18
Classical Music Series
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Classics & Cocktails
19-20 Haunted Forest 26
TR Spooktacular Dance
26-27 Haunted Hayride Please check the web site for the most current event information.
Purchase tickets online at www.HRCAonline.org/Tickets
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NEW! Impact Kickboxing The HRCA fitness department is excited to announce a new heavy-bag kickboxing class! This non-intimidating cardio kickboxing 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 to a heavy weighted boxing bag. There is no one-on-one contact. This class is designed to activate muscles, burn calories, have fun, and is for all fitness levels. The class will be on Mondays at 8:30 a.m. in the Northridge Martial Arts studio. The class will run in four-week sessions and spots are limited, so register today! For additional information, please contact the Fitness Specialist at jessica.finne@hrcaonline.org.
Classes, camps & activities Tennis…Just What the Doctor Ordered! It is well known that seniors who exercise tend to have improved immune and digestive functions, better blood pressure and bone density, and a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, obesity, heart disease, osteoporosis, and certain cancers. In addition to all these health benefits, tennis is FUN! HRCA is proud to offer a variety of tennis programming for the “55 Plus” tennis community! Among these offerings are our Senior Tennis Drill on Thursdays; the twice weekly Breakfast League; and the Senior In-House Doubles Leagues. To find out more about these great offerings catering specifically to the “55 Plus” tennis player, contact Marianne McCauley at mmccauley@hrcaonline.org or call 303-471-8940.
HRCA Girls Basketball League Join us this fall as we present the largest youth girls league in Highlands Ranch! The HRCA Girls Basketball League features a seven-game season plus season-ending jamboree or playoffs. All teams practice for one hour, once per week with games held on Saturdays. All practices and games are held at one of the Highlands Ranch Recreation Centers or Douglas County Schools. Volunteer coaches are needed! Get your friends together and come out and play! For more information please contact Lisa Sheley at lsheley@hrcaonline.org or 303-471-8838.
Congratulations Seahawks Summer Swim Team!
2018 HR Race Series The HR Race Series has two exciting events ahead in September! Our Wildcat Trail Races on September 1 feature a 10 mile, a 10K, and Youth Races! All adult participants will receive a finisher medal! Youth races are only $5 and every child finisher will receive their own medal as well! Our annual Oktoberfest 5K is on September 22 and will be fun for the whole family. Participants at both races will have all-you-can-eat pancakes at the finish, and Living the Dream Brewing will be on hand pouring free beers for our 21+ participants.
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Over 330 swimmers had another great season representing our community. Seahawks Team North finished third at the League Championship Meet and fourth at the State Championship out of 54 competing teams. Each year hundreds of families participate and make friendships and memories that last a lifetime. A big thanks to all of the staff at the Northridge Recreation Center for hosting all of the home meets. The success of this program could not be possible without the hard work of the Head Coaches Rachel Lyon, Adrea Wright, and Blake Rider and their coaching staff as well as the countless volunteer hours by all of the parents. Get the competitive edge now and try one of the year-round coached aquatic youth programs for coached and pre-competitive swimming. Visit www.HRCAonline.org/Swim, call 303-471-8942, or email rachel.lyon@hrcaonline.org for more information.
Private Swim Lessons - Request Online Today Private swim lessons are available year round for both learn to swim and coached and competitive swimmers. Need some extra help to move from Seahorse to Otter? Or, get a competitive edge before try-outs for the High School Swim team. Private lessons are also ideal for adults look at swimming to become part of your overall fitness routine as the weather outside turns cooler. Visit www.HRCAonline.org/Swimprivates TODAY to request your private lessons. Need more info? Call 720-348-8220.
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School of Art! As children go back to school, we encourage you and your family to get involved in ART! Art has the power to exercise both sides of the brain and support creative and focused outcomes. This month get your little one enrolled in Glue Sticks: Fun on the Farm!, Little Artists: The ABC’s of Art! Or Art for Life: Drawing, Painting and Sculpture. If you’re looking for something for yourself, try our Beginning Drawing, Beginning Painting, Watercolor or Drawing from Life classes offered at the Recreation Center at Southridge. We are offering pottery classes for all ages too! Kids classes Play with Clay, Hand Building for Kids, Fall Time Clay, as well as adult offerings will get you and your family back into the art of things this fall! For more information please email alecia.hindman@hrcaonline.org.
Pint Size Programs! As your older children head back to school, be sure to get your toddler involved in some fun classes too! This month we are offering Mommy and me, Toddler and Me: Moons and Stars, as well as School’s In Session Sibling Rivalry class, and Kreative Kids: Back to School, Backpack Buddies, Wheels on the Bus, and An Apple a Day. 2 Times the Fun will be Slipping Into Fall and our Stepping Stones class for children ages 2½-3 ½ will be focused on “What Animals are Hibernating?”. These great programs give you a bit of a break and give your child a chance to practice important social skills! Classes run throughout the week between 9:00 a.m. and Noon. These classes are held in the Recreation Center at Westridge in the Osprey Room. This is a wonderful, bright, and beautiful room with direct access to the bathroom and the playground! Join us! For more information, please email hgoetz@hrcaonline.org.
Our fall session of Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, and Irish Step are getting ready to kick off for the season! We offer classes for all ages and abilities and our instructors are very seasoned and offer a variety of instruction styles to suit any learner. We offer seasonal recitals and classes that help children and adults develop and hone their skills. Join us! For more information, email alecia.hindman@hrcaonline.org.
Haunted Forest Volunteers Wanted The spooky season is upon us which means it’s time to conjure up the spirits of the Haunted Forest in the Backcountry Wilderness Area! We’re looking for volunteers to help setup and decorate the Haunted Forest in early October and help on the Haunted Forest nights as tickettakers and, of course, become the ghouls and monsters who haunt the woods on October 19 and 20. All of the details are located at VolunteerConnectDC.org under HRCA opportunities. Volunteer and community service hours will be granted in all of the different options!
Backcountry BBQ Tickets on Sale Now! BBQ on a cool, fall night in the Backcountry Wilderness Area … what else could you want? Let’s make that Cubs Q BBQ and add in Living the Dream Brewing Co. beers, live music from Christopher Child, decadent, gourmet s’mores, and a mechanical bull. The Backcountry BBQ, September 29 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Backcountry Base Camp, is the can’t miss event of the season. The first 100 ticket holders get a free, take-home stainless steel pint glass and we’re giving away a Giant iRide Rocker bike (valued at $615) from our Backcountry Backer sponsor, Giant Denver. Friends of the Backcountry nonprofit members may be eligible for free tickets. Tickets are on sale at www.HRCAonline.org/BBQ. For more information, email lindsey.mckissick@hrcaonline.org.
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For Backcountry information: www.HRCAonline.org/Backcountry or the Facebook page www.facebook.com/hrcabackcountry
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PRESORTED Standard US postage paid Highlands Ranch Co Permit #170
9568 University Boulevard, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
Facility Closures September 3
All facilities - 6:00 p.m. for Labor Day. Administration offices - all day.
September 4
All outdoor pools for the season.
September 22
Northridge - noon for Oktoberfest.
September 28-29 Eastridge Basketball courts for Indoor Garage Sale Check the web site for the most up-to-date closure information.
Postmaster: Time Sensitive Material. Please deliver by 08/31/18
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).
September Events For event details, see page 5 or visit www.HRCAonline.org. September 1 . . . . . Wildcat Mountain 10K/10 Mile September 2-30.
Farmers’ Market - (Sundays only)
September 6-8. . . . Highlands Ranch Days September 8 . . . . Doggie Splash and Pet Expo September 10 . . . . Board Working Session* 6:00 p.m. September 15 . . . . Computer/Electronics Recycling & Paper Shred September 18 . . . . Delegate & Board Meeting* 6:30 p.m. September 22 . . . . Oktoberfest 5K and Celebration September 29 . . . . Indoor Garage Sale September 29 . . . . Backcountry BBQ * These meetings are open to our members.