HRCA April 2023 Newsletter

HRCA NEWS

April 2023

SCAMS IN OUR COMMUNITY

It is unfortunate that there are people in the world that take advantage of others. We recently found that there have been several reports of individuals going door to door requesting donations for the HRCA pools. Please note, HRCA will never go to your home and ask for donations of any kind. We will never ask you to pay on a facebook page or venmo for any fee. If this happens to you please advise us and report it to the Douglas County Sheriffs Office.

NEW POOL HOURS

As we look each year to be more efficient and fiscally responsible running and managing our recreation centers, we look for ways to maximize our offerings while being conscientious with our assessment dollars. As we evaluate our programs and services, we track our service hours and the use for each part of the facility. We will be changing the hours of our pools in order to save costs and ensure better use of our facilites. Rest assured, there will always be several pools open each day for members use, while several pools will close from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. during the day when use is at its lightest.

BLOOD DRIVE

NEW POOL HOURS

NEW POOL HOURS

WESTRIDGE: Lap pool, tot pool and hot tub: Closed: Monday – Friday 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

SOUTHRIDGE: Activity pool, kiddie pool and hot tub: Closed: Monday – Friday 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

EASTRIDGE AND NORTHRIDGE:

Will keep normal operating hours.

ALL LOCATIONS: All pools will be open normal operating hours during the following dates: Spring Break: March 13 – 17 April 21 and April 24

Donate blood and save lives! Call 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.

• Thursday, May 4

• 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

• Free (some screenings are an additional cost)

• Eastridge Recreation Center - 9568 S. University Blvd.

EASTER EGG HUNT

Hop on over to Northridge Park for the annual Easter Egg Hunt! Remember to bring your basket to collect all the goodies to take home. Bring your camera because there is a special appearance by the Easter Bunny! It’s a family event for children age one to nine. Come early, parking is limited, and the hunt begins at 10:00 a.m. Sharp! This event is Free!

• Saturday, April 8

• 10:00 a.m.

• Free

• Northridge Park - 8800 S Broadway.

SUMMER SYMPHONY SERIES

We are delighted to bring a new cultural entertainment event to Highlands Ranch! This series pairs performances from the Lone Tree Symphony for a new summer experience special to Highlands Ranch.

The 2023 Series:

May 17: The Funny Bones & No Strings Attached Quartet

May 24: The Gossamer Winds

May 31: Raul Murciano Quartet

June 7: Cloud9Strings

• Southridge Recreation Center4800 McArthur Ranch Rd.

• 6:30 p.m.

HRCA | EVENT/WEATHER LINE

303-471-8888

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

303-471-8958

Jim Allen, Dan DeBacco Brock Norris, Melissa Park, Monica Wasden

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

M-F: 5:00 a.m - 9:00 p.m.

SATURDAY: 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

SUNDAY: 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

RECREATION CENTER AT EASTRIDGE

9568 University Blvd.

M-F: 5:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

SATURDAY: 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

SUNDAY: 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

RECREATION CENTER AT WESTRIDGE

9650 Foothills Canyon Blvd.

M-F: 5:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

SATURDAY: 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

SUNDAY: 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

RECREATION

CENTER AT SOUTHRIDGE

4800

GENERAL MANAGER

MIKE BAILEY

Dear HRCA Residents,

Spring is the bridge from winter to summer, and I enjoy this time of year as everything starts thriving again. Now is a chance to plan to be a part of all that is happening this spring in Highlands Ranch.

The Backcountry is drying up, its time to get outside again. We offer many different youth, adult, and family experiences. Join us for a campfire or full-moon hike, take horse riding lessons, or explore the open trails in the Backcountry on your own. With 8,200 acres of conservation space, there is something for everyone.

We kick off the month of April with our wonderful Highlands Ranch Farmer's Market at Town Center, starting Sundays, April 2. The Farmer's Market is a great way to support Colorado vendors and access fresh, locally grown foods. Following the Farmer's Market is our annual Easter Egg Hunt at Northridge Park, 10:00 a.m. SHARP. Bring your kiddos, up to age nine, to join us as we scramble for Easter Eggs. Join us for the annual Volunteer Fair on April 18, at Southridge. We are only successful because of our devoted volunteers, and this event showcases the volunteer needs of the HRCA and many other local non-profit organizations. Please take the time to review all the spring offerings in the newsletter and come out and enjoy a few of our events.

We are very fortunate to have a disciplined team and board who consistently look to benefit the HRCA for the current time and future generations. With that in mind, our Annual Meeting of the Members is on April 18, and for us to continue to benefit all Highlands Ranch residents, your vote is needed. Please watch the mail and return your proxy. Our Delegate election is essential in continuing homeowner representation at our monthly meetings.

I am more committed now than ever to our mission of striving to build the lifestyle you want to live so that Highlands Ranch will continue to be a great place to live, work, and play. Thank you for your continued partnership in making HRCA a fantastic place to live.

My

Best, Mike Bailey

ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERS

The deadline to return proxies for the Annual Meeting of Members is Monday, April 17 at 5:00 p.m. Homeowners can vote by sending in or dropping off their proxy to the Eastridge Recreation Center, 9568 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch, CO 80126. Homeowners may also email their proxy to Theresa Hill at theresa.hill@hrcaonline.org. Homeowners who would like to vote in person for their District Delegate can vote at the Eastridge Recreation Center on April 17 between 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. This year Delegates in odd-numbered districts and non-sub associations with a delegate vacancy are up for election.

NOTICE: Proxy forms are being mailed to homes. Please help save HRCA a future expense by making sure they are sent back by April 17 through email, in person, or mailed. Details are on the form. Thank you!

If you would like more information, contact Theresa Hill at Theresa.hill@hrcaonline.org.

VOLUNTEER SHOWCASE

In honor of National Volunteer Month, HRCA would like to recognize the following volunteers for their service from May 2022 to April 2023, representing these committees: Aquatics, Architectural, Backcountry, 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.

It takes the dedication of committee volunteers to make Highlands Ranch Community Association 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 HRCAonline.org/Volunteer.

Len Abruzzo

Sally Adams

Joseph Aden

Jim Allen

Laure Allred

David Alpert

Homar Alvarado

Mollie Anderson

Louise Ansari

Daniel Anzar

Laurie Atkinson

Katie Atkinson

Paula Bacheller

Greg Banks

Sid Basu

Chris Bayee

Michael Becerril

Jon Benz

Heather Blake

Al Bonneau

Woody Bryant

Elizabeth Bryant

Bill Buettner

Karen Burch

Sheila Byrnes

Colin Campbell

Zell Cantrell

Clinton Cave

Andrew Currier

Dan DeBacco

Michael Deviney

Mark Dickerson

Tommy Dolan

Kiel Downing

Lisa Dragseth

Judy Dyk

Laura Eicher

Dennis Epperly

Dominick Esposito

Keith Glenn

Karen Grewell

Carolyn Groom

Amit Gupta

Scott Gustafson

Tom Hall

Rosabel Harrington

Jennifer Harris

Steve Hennings

Greg Herman

Justin Hill

Teri Hjelmstad

Henry Hollender

Kurt Huffman

Frank Impinna

Jerry Jeter

Will Johnson

Andy Jones

Clay Karr

Tammy Kelly

Roy King

Todd Landgrave

Sharyn Landis

Karla Laurent

Sue Leidolph

Derek Long

Ariel Madlambayan

Linda Malette

Marilyn Manning

Jim Matsey

Don McCandless

Pattie McGuinness

Lindsey McKissick

Grace McMahon

Rob Mierau

Leslie Miller

Andy Natalie

Carolyn Nies

Ginger Nixt

Gerd Noebel

Gunnar Noebel

Brock Norris

Rita Norris

Susan O'Brien

Melissa Park

Al Pelkowski

Bruce Peotter

Tony Perrone

Michael Petruccelli

Jason Pickett

Hilary Price

Glenn Proulx

Michelle Ratcliff

Jean Rehnke

Jerry Reichardt

Luanne Reimer

Judi Riley

Michael Riley

Chris Robinson

Bret Rogers

SPRING IS HERE!

Anyone who lives in Colorado knows that Spring is very touchy when it comes to the weather. It could be dry all spring or we could be in four feet of snow.

The Community Improvement Services Department encourages early submissions for home improvements, to ensure early approval, and solidify any dates necessary with your contractor moving forward.

Jeff Rohr

Connie Rosel

Rebecca Rothwell

Jen Routon

Dana Scantland

Suma Shamasundar

Aldis Sides

Ena Simanson

Sidney Simonson

Melissa Smessaert

Barbara Smith

Nancy Smith

William Smith

Deborah Spicer

Grethe Stem

Leighton Stephenson

Robert Strauss

Elizabeth Strock

Linda Techentien

Frank Tezak

Ann Thomas

Jeff Thompson

Bryan Walsh

Monica Wasden

Savannah Weiss

Ron Welk

Karie Westphal

Mikell Wilcox

Don Woodland

Mike Woodland

Our website makes information convenient for residents and our home submittal process as easy as possible. Our Home Improvement forms reflect new trends in the industry. Each form is very specific to home improvements and coincides with our Residential Improvement Guidelines. If the file for your home improvement is too large, you can send any attachments to Improvements@HRCAonline.org. Your address should be in the subject line along with the title of improvement. This allows us to link your information to your specific improvement.

We have a Covenant Violation Form available to be filled out by residents for residential and commercial violations. HRCA follows and enforces guidelines from the Residential Improvement and the Development Review Committee. When filling out a form, it is crucial that our technicians can view the violation being reported from the street or we may require assistance from our residents. If you have any questions about the HRCA being able to enforce what you feel would be a violation, please download a copy of our Residential Improvement Guidelines from our website. Any questions after review can be directed to our department from Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. or through covenant@hrcaonline.org or by calling 303-471-8821.

HIGHLANDS RANCH SupportYour LocalBusinesses!

FARMER'S MARKET IS COMING

Each summer, HRCA partners with the Metro Denver Farmer's Market to bring one of the finest farmer's 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.

• Sundays, April 2 - October 29

• 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

• Free

• Town Center South, 9288 Dorchester St.

UPCOMING EVENTS

DAVID TAYLOR'S ZIKR DANCE ENSEMBLE

The Zikr Dance Ensemble returns to the Wildcat Auditorium at the Southridge Recreation Center with the company's 2023 Spring Season, “Mysteries, Rites and Revelations.” This event features Zikr’s premiere of Mobile, an iconic miniature masterpiece choreographed by Tomm Ruud, former dancer and choreographer with Ballet West and San Francisco Ballet. The program also features excerpts from Portals, Zikr Founder and Artistic Director David Taylor's critically acclaimed visionary work, exploring dance ritual in other dimensions. This includes Vespers, a beautiful work of five women celebrating the most important of the Catholic evening masses, as well as a newly expanded staging of Sadhu, based on the holy men and women of India and Nepal. Don’t miss this breathtaking performance featuring an international cast of world-class dancers.

• Tuesday, April 11

• 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

• $15

• Southridge Wildcat Auditorium - 4800 McArthur Ranch Rd.

DUELING PIANOS

Dueling Pianos is a live entertainment experience that is truly unique. You will not only listen, but will interact with singing, dancing and song requests! Two professional pianists from HowlAtTheMoon will perform all your requests from Elton John to Journey and everything in between. No two shows are ever the same. If you've attended before, prepare for a new experience. If you've never been, you've been missing out on a fun-filled evening that you won't soon forget!

• Friday, April 14

YOUR HEALTH WITH UCHEALTHHOW TO ACHIEVE HEALTHY SKIN

Join Dr. Browning from UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital for our Virtual Health Series. The discussion includes an in-depth look at skin health. Learn about the different types of skin conditions and how to achieve healthy skin. You have the opportunity to ask questions and get answers.

• Wednesday, April 5

• 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

• Free

• Zoom

• 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

• $25

• Southridge - 4800 McArthur Ranch Rd.

INDOOR GARAGE SALE

Ready for some spring cleaning? Love thrift shopping for new, exciting things? Whether you purchase a booth space or not, come check out what our Highlands Ranch Indoor Garage Sale has to offer! Snag some great finds from your neighbors all at one place. Our Indoor Garage Sale provides a convenient, cost-effective, and sustainable way to shop. Hope to see you there!

• Saturday, April 15

• 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

• Free to come and shop, visit our website to purchase a space to sell.

• Eastridge Recreation Center - 9568 University Blvd.

UPCOMING EVENTS

CHAMBER MUSIC IMPRESSIONISM

The Chamber Music Society of Greater Denver presents the quintessential composers of impressionism in The Soul Is Music, featuring the music of Debussy, Satie, Fauré, Enescu and more. Selections will be performed in groupings of woodwinds, piano and harp. The Chamber Music Society of Greater Denver has raised awareness and appreciation of chamber music through annual series of concerts that feature both contemporary and traditional compositions that celebrate the depth and diversity of repertoire written for chamber groups. .

• Sunday, April 16

• 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

• $20

• Southridge Recreation Center - 4800 McArthur Ranch Rd.

VOLUNTEER FAIR

Whether your passion is the environment, the arts, or social justice, the Volunteer Fair is an opportunity for non-profit organizations and potential volunteers to meet face-to-face. It’s also an opportunity for multiple non-profit organizations to showcase their volunteer needs all under one roof.

• Tuesday, April 18

• 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.

• Free

• Southridge Wildcat Auditorium - 4800 McArthur Ranch Rd.

HOOKED ON FISHING

Get your little ones Hooked on Fishing! The Highlands Ranch Cultural Affairs Association, Highlands Ranch Metro District, and the Colorado Division of Wildlife are excited to come together to teach the basics of fishing! An expert will teach the art of angling and ecology. Poles and bait are provided and kids (ages six and up) get to keep their poles for future catches!

• Saturday, May 13

• Classes: 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. and 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

• $15

• Fly'N B Park - 2910 Plaza Dr.

365HEALTH FAIR

365Health Fair (formerly called 9 Health Fair) brings communities together to provide preventative health education and offer free and lowcost medical screenings to Colorado residents.

• Saturday, April 22

• 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

• Free (some screenings are an additional cost).

• Eastridge Recreation Center9568 University Blvd.

HAPPY HOUR HALF K

Looking for something to do with the whole family on Father's Day Weekend? Look no further than the Happy Hour Half K!

Join us for this 1640-foot "race" benefiting the HRCA Therapeutic Recreation Program. There will be a foot race around Civic Green Park, live music, local beer/wine/seltzer free for participants, and more!

This is a non-timed race because everyone is a winner. Haven't started training? No worries... neither has anyone else!

• Friday, June 16

• 6:00 p.m.

• $25 adults 21+ / $15 under 21

• Civic Green Park9370 S. Ridgeline Blvd.

HRCA SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS

Are your kids itching to get back in the game? Are you looking to try out some individual sports? Wanting your kids to learn lifetime sports? HRCA has you covered! From basketball to fencing to golf, we have a summer camp for you! All camps are taught by experienced instructors with extensive sports backgrounds. From a former fencing Olympic gold medalist to a high school basketball coach, we have it all! These camps are sure to keep your child entertained, socialized, and having fun. For more information, please contact Lisa Sheley at lisa.sheley@hrcaonline.org

CLASSES, CAMPS & ACTIVITIES

SUMMER YOUTH TENNIS CAMPS

Looking for fun on the tennis court for your kiddos this summer? HRCA's summer youth tennis camps are just the ticket! Camps are offered from June 5th through August 4. All camps are taught by HRCA's own tennis pros who are excited to introduce your junior player to the game this summer!

The Westridge Recreation Center offers three-day camps from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. for kids ages 7-9. Four-day camps are held at the Southridge Recreation Center from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. for kids ages 10-12. Registration is available through hrcaonline.org or by calling the Tennis Monitor desk at 303-471-8940.

JUMP, FLIP AND REACH FOR THE STARS!

With spring well under way, now is a wonderful time to introduce a new activity to your child or help them get back into one they might have left behind. March 27 begins a new session of gymnastics at our partner location, Active Athletics. These classes help your child with increased flexibility, improved motor skill development, and improved concentration. Classes run at a variety of times throughout the week to meet busy family schedules. Join this community to be healthy, fit, and active. For more information, email Heather Goetz-Zettl at hgoetz@hrcaonline.org.

ART IN APRIL

MOTHER'S DAY 5K

Bring your family and friends and join in on the fun at the HRCA Mother’s Day 5K! Sign-up the whole family and make it a morning of activity they can all enjoy. First-time 5K participants, elite runners, kids, parents with strollers, and everyone in-between are all invited to enjoy the fun.

• Saturday, May 13

• 9:00 a.m.

• $45+ adults / $30+ kids 2-12

• Cresthill Middle School9195 Cresthill Ln.

Consider enrolling yourself in an art class this month! For the Creative one, we are focusing on springing forward! Try our Modern Calligraphy on Mondays from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., Zen Doodling on Tuesday's from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m., beginning Painting 10:0011:30 a.m., and Beginning Drawing 1:00 - 2:30 p.m., on Wednesdays and Beginning, Intermediate, and advanced knitting on Thursdays. If you like getting your hands dirty, consider one of our pottery classes for adults. Multiple levels of Hand Building and Wheel classes run on multiple days and times during the week. The Pottery Studio is a wonderful community art space, and we are excited to welcome new students to the craft! Adult art and pottery classes fill quickly, so be sure to add yourself to the waitlist. We often open more spots or create new classes that meet your scheduling needs. So, grab a friend and try-out one of these creative classes this month! For more information, please email Alecia Hindman at alecia.hindman@hrcaonline.org or visit our website.

CLASSES, CAMPS & ACTIVITIES

THREE BACKCOUNTRY PROGRAMS TO TRY THIS MONTH

Wild Roots Nature Preschool (multiple days, ages 3-5): Nature is both the classroom and a teacher, and learning happens almost exclusively outdoors at Wild Roots Nature Preschool. Discovery Day (April 15, ages 7-13): Discovery Days gives kids the chance to discover the wonders of the Backcountry Wilderness Area, and costs only $5 thanks to support from the Bass Pro Shop & Cabela’s Outdoor Fund. Saddle Club (Starts April 19 & 20, ages 7-14): Trade schoolbooks for riding boots at Saddle Club: an after-school, horse-focused class that will teach new skills each week.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS SWIM TEAM

Join in the swimming fun on Friday nights. Increase water safety, and proficiency in a variety of strokes, in a recreational environment. Age 8 and older with a physician's approval.

• Friday April 14- May 26

• 5:30 - 6:30 p.m..

• $100.63/$115.50

• Westridge Indoor Lap Pool - 9650 Foothills Canyon Blvd.

ANNUAL UNLIMITED FITNESS PASS

Did you know we offer annual unlimited fitness passes? Annual fitness passes are good for one year from the date of purchase. Purchasing an annual fitness pass brings your class cost down to $2 - $5 per class, a deal you won't find anywhere else in Highlands Ranch! This pass allows you to attend group fitness classes such as Yoga, Cycling, Aqua, Zumba, Strength Training, and more. Email hannah. yeager@hrcaonline.org with questions.

CREATIVE KIDS

This month, as spring blooms, enroll your 18 mo-5-year-old in one of our Creative Kids classes. For the itty bitty’s, Toddler and Me classes will focus on all things spring! Parent tot classes run on Friday mornings and are a great place to meet other moms! Ponds and Umbrellas are the themes in our Sibling Rivalry class on Thursdays from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Rainbows, Streams, and Dirt Makes Mud 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 Gardens, and classes are Mondays from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Stepping Stones, a Preschool Prep class for children ages 2 ½-3 ½ runs on Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and the theme is Butterflies. These wonderful programs are taught by caring teachers out of our Westridge facility. For more information, email Heather Goetz-Zettl at hgoetz@hrcaonline.org.

TRAIL TIPS

It's officially muddy season. As our weather flexes between snow and shorts-weather, please make good choices when deciding to use the trails to protect them from damage. Here are five “ifs” to consider when using trails in mud season:

1. If your yard (or neighbor's Northfacing yard) is snowy or muddy, the trails are likely in the same condition.

2. If you come across a muddy patch, either turn around or go (walk your bike rather than ride) straight through it so you don’t widen the singletrack trails.

3. If your footprint or tire is leaving an indention in the trail, you should turn around.

4. If the night is cold, make sure to get on the trails early before they thaw out in the afternoon.

5. If you want the most up-to-date trail conditions, check out local mountain bike and running social media groups.

SPECIAL NEEDS INDOOR SOCCER

Learn the skills to play soccer, the rules of the game, and good sportsmanship.

•Wednesdays

• 5:15 - 6:00 p.m.

• $69/$79

• Southridge Gym4800 McArthur Ranch Rd.

9568 University Boulevard, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126

FACILITY CLOSURES

April 3 - 8 Westridge is closed for annual maintenance.

April 8 Northridge Park closed.

April 9 All Recreation Centers closed for Easter Sunday.

April 14 Eastridge basketball courts close at noon.

April 15 Eastridge basketball courts closed.

April 18 Southridge basketball courts and track closed.

April 21-22 Eastridge basketball courts and track closed.

Check the website for the most up-to-date closure information.

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Postmaster: Time Sensitive Material. Please deliver by 3/31/23

APRIL EVENTS

For event details, see page 5 or visit HRCAonline.org/Events.

April 2 Highlands Ranch Farmer's Market

April 5 Your Health with UCHealthHow to Achieve Healthy Skin

April 8 Easter Egg Hunt

April 10 Board Working Session*

April 11 David Taylor's Zikr Dance Ensemble

April 14 Dueling Pianos

April 15 Indoor Garage Sale

April 16 Highlands Ranch Farmer's Market Chamber Music: Impressionism

April 18 Delegate & Board Meeting*

April 18 Volunteer Fair

April 22 365Health Fair

April 24 Pottery Sale

* These meetings are open to our members.

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).