September HRCA newsletter 2014

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Enhancing property values and creating quality of life through recreation, community events, and leadership

September 2014

h i g h l a n d s r a n c h d ay s The old west comes to life at the historic Highlands Ranch Mansion with a tepee, gold panning, quilting, horse-drawn hay rides, a petting zoo, llamas, cannons, fur trapping, and more on September 4 - 6, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Entertainment features Native American singers and dancers, banjo music, Buffalo Bill Experience, and Hawk Quest. Take part in hands-on exhibits and a mansion tour.

Tickets (available only at the gate) are $4 for ages 13 and up and $2 for children ages 3 - 12.

(Ages 2 and under are free.)

The mansion parking lot is closed on Saturday, September 6. Parking for the free shuttle to the mansion will be available at Mountain Vista High School's east lot. Saturday's shuttle starts at 8:30 a.m. and runs continuously until the last shuttle at 1:30 p.m.

Oktoberfest Oktoberfest in September? Yes, the first Oktoberfest, in 1810 in honor of the Bavarian Crown Prince Ludwig's marriage, was celebrated in October, in the years following, the festival was moved to September to take advantage of the warmer nights. Now, in Munich, Oktoberfest is a sixteen-day celebration.

Save the airfare and bring your family and friends to the Highlands Ranch Oktoberfest on Saturday, September 20.

Start the day with the Oktoberfest 5K at 9:00 a.m. then stick around for the German festival starting at noon - 10:00 p.m. Register for the 5K at www.HRraceseries.com.

Enjoy German food, music, entertainment, dancing, and, of course, great bier. Oktoberfest has become a great cultural experience with entertainment that is sure to delight.

At 3:00 p.m. bring your Dachshund for the annual Dachshund Races. Registration is 2:30 - 3:00 p.m. Prizes are awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place racers and for the best dressed Dachshund!

The little ones will enjoy magic, balloons, and games 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.

F i r e w o r k s a t Ok t o b e r f e s t Back by popular demand, we will have a short seven-minute fireworks finale at approximately 9:30 p.m., weather permitting. The fireworks launch at Town Center Drive and Sgt. Chris Falkel Drive.

B u i l d i n g a l i f e s t y l e t h a t y o u w a n t t o l i v e 1

Jerry f lannery

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CEO and general manager

is published monthly by the Highlands Ranch Community Association, Inc.

HRCA|event/weather line 303-471-8888 BOARD OF DIRECTORS 303-471-8958 Scott Lemmon Brock Norris Jeff Suntken Dennis Seymour

Summer has come and is quickly winding into fall. One thing is for certain, the activities in Highlands Ranch continue at a feverish pace! By now, your children are back in school and it's hard to believe, but the holidays are just around the corner. However, let’s not get ahead of ourselves; we still have the fall season to enjoy.

The HRCA fall Activity Guide has been delivered to your homes and is full of all kinds of information and things to do from programs and classes to September events!

Remember, the Sunday Farmers' Market continues to be very successful and runs through October.

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES

What to do in September - If you love history, an event that I am sure will catch your

AT EASTRIDGE

eye is Highlands Ranch Days! The HRCA is proud to be partnering with the Highlands Ranch Metro District to bring this event to you at the beautiful Highland Ranch Mansion! The event brings history back to life with exhibits and reenactments.

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 8801 Broadway

M-Th: 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

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

Sa. & Su: 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Recreation Center at Eastridge 9568 University Blvd.

M-F: 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Sa: 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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

Recreation Center at Westridge 9650 Foothills Canyon Blvd.

M-F: 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Sa: 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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

Recreation Center at Southridge 4800 McArthur Ranch Rd.

M-F: 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Sa: 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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

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Wie gehts!!! What would September be without our annual tribute to German culture with Oktoberfest! This fun and entertaining event is September 20, so make your plans now to be there! The event is free and is at Town Center South from noon - 10:00 p.m.

If Oktoberfest isn’t your cup of beer, then maybe a night of dancing at the Big Band Dance Night at the mansion is in order! Be responsible and recycle your electronics and shred your sensitive documents at the Computer/Electronics Recycling and Paper Shredding event on September 27. As an added security precaution, be sure that you first properly erase important data from all of your computers and copiers. And finally, we can’t forget the ever popular Doggie Splash on September 7. Bring your puppy out to Westridge and have them take a dip in our pool! For all of these events and more, please check out our web site at www.HRCAonline.org or your Activity Guide!

Reminders - As the season changes and days gets shorter plants begin to prepare for the winter season. As homeowners, you should take time to prepare for the colder months ahead by removing dying plants or gardening equipment and disposing or storing of them properly. Your lawns may also need less water but still need to be irrigated to a certain degree.

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Quarterly Assessments

The fourth quarter assessment invoice will contain an insert pertaining to the direct debit invoice, so please be sure to read it. Did you know homeowners now have the option to pay assessments online? You can conveniently and securely pay by credit/debit card or e-check (PayLease charges a nominal fee for their online processing service). Please visit www.HRCAonline.org and click on “Pay Assessments Online” then follow the setup up instructions. Should you have any questions regarding your account or need to make an address change, please call 303-471-8958.

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cOMMUNITY news

CA R S FO R CHARIT Y

Fa l l L a n d s c a p i n g i d e a s

When designing your landscape, you will want to incorporate trees that grow to an appropriate height for your lawn. Trees do best when planted in their dormant stage, which is in the autumn season. The trees you plant in the fall will reward you with lush green foliage in the spring and summer and may add color to your outdoor space next fall. Autumn is also a good time to plant shrubs. Shrubs are a manageable way to keep color in your yard after summer flowers have vanished.

You can make a difference in your community and get a tax write-off.

When contemplating landscaping ideas, you will want to consider how your choices affect your year-round curb appeal. Fall is the ideal time to plant perennials. It is also an excellent time to find a selection of perennials at reduced prices. The flowers will have reached the end of their peak cycle of beauty and garden centers often sell them at a reduced rate. Peonies, lilies, and iris are just a few perennials that will beautify your lawn in the spring if planted in the fall. Just as you like to vary the décor in your home, you may want to periodically redesign your landscape. Change is good and fall is an ideal time to restructure your landscape.

Donate a car, truck, or motorcycle

P r o p e rt y m a n a g e m e n t SERV ICES

866-841-1352; for the Community

One of the many services that the HRCA provides is “Property Management.” Since its inception in 2000, the HRCA Property Management Division has successfully provided excellent property management, covenant compliance, and business/financial services to sub-associations within Highlands Ranch. By only serving the Highlands Ranch community, our mission is consistent with the Highlands Ranch Community Association's covenants.

and proceeds from its sale will benefit your choice of the Highlands Ranch Community Scholarship Fund or the Highlands Ranch Cultural Affairs Association. It’s easier than selling that old clunker! To donate to the Cultural Affairs Association call Scholarship Fund call 866-841-2012 or click on the “Donate A Vehicle” button on www.HRCAonline.org/Cars. Any condition is accepted. Free towing and title services are included.

A perpetual review of operations and services for sub-associations is conducted by both our staff and our customers. In 2013, our leadership initiated a “stream-lined” approach of our services of which our clients are the direct beneficiaries.

The cost savings that the HRCA's Property Management provides its customers is unparalleled within the industry. Our client retention rate speaks volumes of our services. We have proudly retained an astonishing 95% of our sub-associations spanning over 14 years of service. Presently, the HRCA contracts with 20 of the 37 subassociations within Highlands Ranch. Our model provides excellent customer service at such a substantial cost savings that numerous other sub-associations are now soliciting our services.

From business, governance, and community management services to leading internet services that put our management office online for our associations, we offer a complete and unparalleled solution for our clients. Please call 303-471-8820 if you have additional inquires on sub-association management.

Community Scholarship Fund

Bo a r d U p d at e s The August Board Meeting Motions are available at www.HRCAonline.org.

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ranch updates Congratulations Suzy Cotton-Tatnall

Big Band Dance Night The Highlands Ranch Cultural Affairs Association brings you a night of big band music and dancing! The Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra (MJO), featuring many of Denver's finest jazz musicians, performs toe-tapping, finger-snapping big band hits of the 40's & 50's.

MJO is a "big band," featuring vocalists, the musical director, and a master of ceremonies. The Highlands Ranch Mansion is an beautiful setting and a fabulous venue for dancing.

Light appetizers are included in the ticket price and a cash bar is available. Bring your

HRCA Aquatics Coach, Suzy Tatnall, set new swim records at the Fédération Internationale de Natation (FINA) World Championship swim meet in

dancing shoes because you’ll be up on your feet and dancing all night! Feeling a little rusty?

Don’t worry, professional dancers will teach a few moves to start, and will be available throughout the evening to show you more fun dance moves!

Friday, September 12, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. $25 in advance, $30 day of event, if not sold out.

Montreal, Canada. She dominated the women’s freestyle and backstroke

Classical music series

events in her age group. At this

Enjoy an evening of classical chamber music in the beautiful

international competition, Suzy set five

Highlands Ranch Mansion’s solarium. This three-concert series

Colorado state records, and earned five

features music from around the time that the mansion was built.

medals for team USA (second in the 50 meter freestyle; third in the 100 meter freestyle, 50 meter backstroke, and 100 meter backstroke; and fifth in the 200 meter backstroke.) All this after a 30year break from competitive swimming.

Each concert ties into a different era of mansion history. This month is Romance of the Guitar - music for guitar and viola by Schubert, Paganini, Bartok, and Piazzola. If you enjoy Highlands Ranch history and classical music, you must come to this concert on Thursday, September 25, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. $15 in advance, $20 day of event, if not sold out. The solarium provides the perfect setting for this acoustic performance. A cash bar is available.

Suzy now has five world records, eight

The series continues with:

Colorado records, five top 10 national

October 23 -

Ivy Street Ensemble performs Serenade, music for flute, violin, and

swim times, she is a relay All-American

viola composed by Reger, Bunch, and Beethoven.

award winner, and has a multitude of medals from Master’s National Swim

November 13 - Rotherwood Ensemble performs Viola Quintets by Brahms and Mozart.

competitions.

HRCA Activity Guide • September - December 2014

Suzy's passion for swimming has led

FA l l C l a s s e s , e v e n t s and Programs New fall classes, events, and programs are starting now! Check

to her coaching career. As a full-time

out the new Activity Guide. You'll find plenty of programs to

HRCA Aquatics employee, she has

keep everyone in your family active and having fun this fall.

coached hundreds of Highlands Ranch swimmers over the last 17 years.

Building a lifestyle that you want to live!

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upcoming events

DOGGIE SPLASH & PET EXPO

C o mp u t e r / E l e c t r o n i c s R e c y c l i n g & P a p e r Sh r e dd i n g Properly and safely dispose of old computer and electronic components that contain materials that are very harmful to our environment. A suggested $20 donation will benefit the Highlands Ranch Cultural Affairs Association and the Highlands Ranch Community Scholarship Fund. All sizes of

Doesn’t Man’s Best Friend deserve a

TVs are welcome; there is a $40 fee per TV.

day of leisure too? Join us as we open

You may also shred your sensitive papers at this event. Limit of three small bags or

the outdoor pool at Westridge to

small boxes of confidential paper. No magazines, phone books, or newspapers, please.

our four-legged friends! Your social

Do your part for a clean, safe environment, and come to the recycling event.

dog (no humans in the pool) can

Saturday, September 27 • 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Kaiser Permanente Parking Lot

enjoy a fun day of swimming away the

(Lucent & Highlands Ranch Parkway) Trash is not accepted.

summer heat. Dog owners may enjoy exhibitors, concessions, and even pay the professional at Doggy Dip to quickly

i nd o o r g a r a g e s a l e

rinse their dog. Dogs must be up to date

Looking for an indoor alternative to sell your unwanted

on all vaccinations with current rabies

items? Or are you in the market to find a treasure? Join us

tags or a copy of the vet's records for

Saturday, October 4, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. for a chance to

admittance. Limit two dogs per adult.

not only sell your gently used goods but also come and

Dog owners must stay at event with

shop.

their pet.

An application for booth space is available at www.HRCAonline.org/Vendors. Show is not open to commercial or professional businesses.

Saturday, October 4 • 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. • Eastridge • Free • HRCA Farmers’ & Street Market – Every Sunday through October 26, 10:00 am. - 2:00 p.m., Town Center South. This open air market features breads, fruits, vegetables at the Farmers’ Market and handbags, accessories, cooking utensils, and more from the Street Market.

• Fall Craft Show - Calling all Exhibitors! – Saturday and Sunday, October 11 & 12, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Get a booth to display and sell your handcrafted art before the show sells out. Application at www.HRCAonline.org/Vendors.

Want a four-legged friend? There will be adoption shelters on site for you to adopt a dog.

• Sunday, September 7 • 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

• Westridge Outdoor Pool • $5/dog, in advance (nonrefundable) • $10/dog, day of event The HRCA reserves the right to refuse admission to any dog at any time for any reason.

• Paranormal Party – Thursday, October 16, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., Highlands Ranch Mansion Must be 21+ to attend. Space is limited. Advance registration is recommended. $30 in advance, $35 day of event, if not sold out.

P ET E X P O

Please check the web site for the most current event information.

Expo adjacent to the Doggie Splash.

Also come explore pet adoptions, supplies, services and more at the Pet Free and open to the public.

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Featured classes, camps, activities FALL TENNIS PROGRAMS STARTING soon Registration is going strong for the fall session of tennis classes which begin September 21. This is the HRCA's most extensive offering of classes, drills, match days, in-house doubles leagues, and socials! Also, drop-in drills are offered year-round at Northridge.

Our "55 Tennis" program for seniors includes a drop-in drill every oktoberfest 5k

Thursday from 2:30 - 4:00 p.m., an open-level tennis doubles league that meets weekly,

Dust off your lederhosen and start

and a twice-monthly tennis social. Sign up today for one of our many classes. With so

training for this fun and festive 5K on

many options, it’s easier than ever to get started playing and meeting new people! Call

Saturday, September 20. This 5K run/

303-471-8940 for more information.

walk combines your love of running with Oktoberfest festivities. The race,

FALL YOUTH GIRLS BASKETBALL

at 9:00 a.m., kick-starts the HRCA

Is your daughter ready for an organized basketball league? The

Oktoberfest in Town Center South.

HRCA Fall Youth Girls Basketball features a seven-game season,

Entry fee includes a t-shirt, post-race

weekly one-hour practices, and a season-ending jamboree or

party, giveaways, entry into the 100-

tournament. For grades one through eight, this league is open to

yard Chug, Flip and Dash (for ages

individual participants looking to join a team or established teams

21 and over) and more! For

looking to continue play together. Registration deadline is Friday,

information and to register visit

September 19, so sign up today! For more information email cmaes@hrcaonline.org or

www.HRraceseries.com.

call 303-471-8869.

ENROLL NOW FOR FALL LEARN TO SWIM Take advantage of the less-crowded off-season and sign your

INFANT SWIM RESOURCE (ISR)

child up for an HRCA Learn to Swim class. The HRCA offers lessons for all skill levels at times and locations convenient for everyone. Visit www.HRCAonline.org/Aquatics to register and introduce your child to a lifetime of water exploration, recreation, and safety.

For more information call 303-471-8867 or email laura.osborne@hrcaonline.org.

GET THE COMPETITIVE EDGE! The HRCA's coached aquatic programs are for all skill and age levels to learn, be challenged, and keep a competitive edge.

Infant Swimming Resource is a comprehensive four- to six-week water survival skills class customized for six month - 3 year olds.

Visit www.HRCAonline.org/Aquatics for more information

For information and to schedule

and to register.

call 303-330-8602, email

For more information call 303-471-8942 or email kimsey.cornelison@hrcaonline.org

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j.potter@infantswim.com, visit www.infantswim.com, or www.HRCAonline.org/Aquatics.

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Featured classes, camps, activities S c h oo l o f a rt !

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 enroll your little one in one or all of these KidzArt classes: Apple Barrels of Fun, See How my Garden Grows, and/or Harvest Farm. Film Making begins September 2 for 9 - 12 year olds and the ever popular Drawing and Painting, Advanced Drawing and Cartooning classes begin September 8. If you’re looking for something for yourself, try our Watercolor, or Adult Beginning Drawing and Painting classes. We also offer pottery classes for all ages.

Pottery classes for kids include Play with Clay, Muddy Buddies and Mud Pies. Get yourself and your family back into the art of things. For more information please call 303-471-8853.

The wheels on the bus

Enroll now for Drama

As your older children head back to

Harriet Patter, an 11 year old girl, finds out

school, be sure your toddler gets involved

she’s a wizard! With best friends Don and

in some fun classes too! This month we

Harmonica, under the guidance of Professor

have Apples and School, Dinosaurs!, Labor

Dimbledoor, they save the day.

of Love, Falling for You, School Days, and

Be sure to get your children enrolled for

Are You Ready for Some Football! Also in

this ever popular KidStage production of

September, the Stepping Stones class for children ages 2½ - 3½ is

Harriet Patter and the Sorcerer's Soda. There is a Wednesday or

focused on “A” is for Apple. These great programs give you a bit of a

Thursday class and rehearsals begin the week of September 10.

break and give your child a chance to practice important social skills!

Be sure to sign-up quickly before class fills! For more information, call

Classes are Monday - Friday between 9:00 a.m. and noon. For more

303-471-8853.

information, call 303-471-8818.

T h e r a p e u t i c R e c r e at i o n f u n d r a i s e r INDOOR GARAGE SALE - We need your stuff!

Clean out your home and donate gently used working items to be resold at the Indoor Garage Sale to benefit our Therapeutic Recreation (TR) program.

Simply drop-off donated items at Southridge Recreation Center's Member Services on September 5, 15, or October 2. Then on Saturday, October 4, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. come to Eastridge to buy treasures and support TR a second time!

We are grateful for your support and kindness in making our fundraiser the best it can be and supporting the TR Program.

The HRCA's TR programs give people with special needs an opportunity to engage in programs while enhancing their quality of life.

Volunteer to help with our current programs and the Indoor Garage Sale Fundraiser. For information call 303-471-7043 or email summer.aden@hrcaonline.org.

Check the web site for the additional classes and activities.

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Facility closures September 1 - All facilities close at 6:00 p.m. for Labor Day. Administration is closed all day.

September 2 - All outdoor pools close for the season.

September 20 - Northridge closes at noon for Oktoberfest staffing.

Check the web site for the most up-to-date closure information.

September|events For event details, see page 5 or visit HRCAonline.org

September 4-6

Highlands Ranch Days

September 7-28

Farmers’ & Street Markets (Sundays only)

September 7

Doggie Splash & Pet Expo

September 8

Board Working Session* 6:00 p.m.

September 12

Big Band Dance Night

September 12 Tennis Social at Southridge September 16

Delegate & Board Meeting* 6:30 p.m.

September 20 Oktoberfest & 5K/100 Yard Dash September 25 Classic Music Series - Romance of the Guitar September 26 Tennis Social at Lebsack Tennis Center September 27 Computer/Electronics Recycling

& Paper Shredding * These meetings are at Eastridge and open to our members.

Postmaster: Time Sensitive Material. Please deliver by 9/30/14

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).