An Era Ends… Former General Manager Keith Schmaus and His Wife Diane Say Good-Bye to HG Residents on June 17 Vote for Bruce Peterson Arapahoe County Commissioner

The Official Newsmagazine for HG July, 2010 Vol. 24, No. 5 www.heathergardens.org An Era Ends… Former General Manager Keith Schmaus and his wife Diane say good-bye to HG residents on June 17 Vote for Bruce Peterson Arapahoe County Commissioner

Please join your Heather Gardens friends and other fiscally conservative Republicans and vote for Bruce Peterson

Rep. Cindy Acree James G. Alsum Craig & Jean Baldwin Rep. David Balmer Bob Beauprez Robert D. Black “In these tough economic Alice & Ned Blau Hank Brown times, I offer financial Sue Butler expertise to make certain Margaret Congreve Bo & Lynne Cottrell your tax dollars are used Morris & Shirley Dickhart Jody Deisch carefully, a track record of Ronald & Donna Dissette General Jim Hall community leadership, and Darlene & Jerry Jump Debbie Lynch integrity you can trust in Mort and Edie Marks Dr. Erin McCarty your elected official. Thank Fred & Norma Skov you for your vote in the Senator Nancy Spence Bill Owens Primary Election!” Jim Peters Paul & Kate Tauer • 40 years experience in financial services Sheriff Grayson Robinson • Small business owner Leonarda Van Der Werf • Former president of 7 volunteer organiza- Frank E. Zook tions Endorsed by: Dr. Ron Yaros & www.BrucePeterson.net Aspenwood Dental Associates 303-691-6008 contents

HGA extends for three years Blossoms Contract 5 No closure fees; No increase in rent, utilities

TOPS …see page 17 Joint board meeting considers contract coordinator CC Construction Choices 8 Decides to let Architect pick part-time coordinator

Residents may purchase first HGMD Sets Plan for Bonds 9 On sale to public July 13

20 years ago, Schmaus wrote a column GM Schmaus’ First 14 Was it prophetic? Do you remember it? Woodstock…see page 19 31 LETTERS 34 CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS 38 SPORTS/RECREATION 41 HGMD FOUNDATION 42 TRIPS AND TOURS 46 CC Events

CC Events…see pages 24-25, 46–47 48 CLASSIFIEDS

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(All proceeds earned by the Optimist Club go to help various programs for youth.) Listing of Advertisers Attorneys- Health Services- Hotels & Motels- Martha J. Karnopp ...... 26 Affordable Hearing ...... 16 Fairfield Inn...... 37 David W. Kirch ...... 10 Bayer Ear Clinic Inc...... 40 Miscellaneous- Paul Mitchell ...... 28 Canadian Meds...... 45 HG Optimists Ice Cream...... 4 Auto Service- Cherry Creek Nursing...... 21 TJ Group Inc...... 44 Ellis Tire Pros & Auto Serv...... 26 Gold Eagle Systems...... 45 U. Colorado Memory Resrch.....4 Firestone...... 47 Youcan Toocan...... 36 Realtors- Johnson Automotive ...... 51 Home Furnishings- Keller Williams -C.Ford...... 20 Tapp Auto Service ...... 21 Alfa Blinds ...... 46 Re/Max Masters -Fred Smith .50 Auto Sales- Bentley Baths...... 51 Re/Max Unlimited -HG Team...56 Ed Bozarth...... 45 Home Improvements- Retirement- Dentist- BBS Handyman Services...... 44 Brookdale Sr Living...... 12 D’Amico & Assoc...... 37 Blue Sky Sun Room...... 44 Cherry Creek Retirement...... 51 Dr. Nelson Joo ...... 22 Dun-Rite Kitchens...... 18 Morningstar at Dayton Place ..36 Election- Expressions in Flooring...... 44 Springbrooke...... 45 Bob Fitzgerald...... 7 Grande Vista Windows...... 55 St. Andrews Village at HG ...... 32 Bruce Peterson...... 2,6 Granite Transformation...... 13 Travel- Estate Sales- Kitchen Tune-Up ...... 32 Prime Time Tours ...... 29 Metro Estate Brokers ...... 32 New Windows for America...... 37 Financial Services- Renaissance Dome Lighting ...26 J.W. Lerew...... 10 Stack’s Home Repair ...... 26 Food / Restaurants… LPL Financial ...... 26 Home Care/Nursing- MetLIfe...... 34 Elderlink...... 44 Blossoms...... 23 Stifel Nicolaus...... 13 Home Health Care Pros...... 45 Chambers Wine & Liquors.... 21 Coldstone Creamery...... 18 Funerals- Pioneer Health...... 46 Horan & McConaty...... 23 Dumitri’s at Heather Ridge.... 36

4 Heather ’n Yon, July 2010 HGA extends Blossoms contract after looking at construction closure issues Eight directors attended the June 15 meeting of suggested a shorter extension period for Blossoms, to the HGA Board. Joyce Angel was absent. Outgoing encourage a better product. He also suggested releas- General Manager Keith Schmaus and incoming General ing the contract for competitive bidding once the renova- Manager Calvin Eddy-White also attended. tion was completed. Residents offered their thoughts about extending Bill Dreiling, B222, disagreed with Dissette’s con- the restaurant contract with the current operator, Quina tention that Blossoms’ quality is poor. Dreiling said that Corp., owned by Carlos and Lisa Chavez, an agenda Blossoms’ performance is distinctly better than it was item that elicited extensive discussion during the meet- under the former restaurant operator. ing. A committee of two, HGA President Tim Jamison Treasurer Twyla Gaugenmaier voiced opposition to and HGMD Treasurer Bill Archambault, have been ne- the proposed new contract because it allowed for no in- gotiating with Chavez to create a new restaurant con- crease in rent, utilities and maintenance fees over the tract to cover the period when the restaurant is closed next three years. She noted that the costs of utilities and for renovation. maintenance are out-of-pocket costs, and are almost The terms of the new agreement will begin July 1, certain to go up. 2010 and end three years later, or 18 months after the “There’s no provision for us to recoup any of these,” restaurant is reopened following renovation, whichever she stated. is later, but in either case, no later than Jan. 2, 2014. Jamison explained that the flat rates for Quina Corp. The contract provides that Quina Corp. will pay $1,652 were designed as a trade-off to the restaurant opera- per month in rent, $398 per month as a maintenance tor. Because the restaurant will be closed for an un- retainer, and $1,200 per month for utilities. known number of months during construction of HG’s The agreement eliminates the non-compete clause new CC, Chavez will earn no income from Blossoms. contained in the contract that expires July 1. Taking out Construction-related parking problems could affect the the clause enables Chavez to pursue other employment restaurant’s business while it is still open. in the restaurant business or to open a restaurant near- Jamison said the object of extending the contract for by while Blossoms is closed for construction. three years is to guarantee Chavez at least 18 months of The agreement eliminated the penalty payment for operation after the construction months are subtracted the periods that the restaurant is closed for repair or ren- from the three-year period. ovation. Under the current contract, that was $1,000 per “We [the restaurant] should reopen Jan. 2, 2012. If day. There is no guarantee concerning parking for diners the restaurant opens late, we will extend the end date to while the new Community Center (CC) is built. give Chavez 18 months.” Jamison added that Chavez HG will buy unconsumed food and beverages when had the option of terminating the contract during the the restaurant is closed. This provision was carried over construction phase if the restaurant reopens too late. from the previous contract if HG were to terminate the Donna Dissette moved that the term of the con- operator without cause. HG will pay for storage of per- tract be changed from three years to one year, and that sonal property during closure; the operator pays for Chavez be asked to produce financial statements show- shipping into and out of storage. ing his operation is sound. Her amendment died for lack Ron Dissette, of second; however, several directors agreed that re- B216 and HGMD questing financial statements should be done as a mat- Board secretary, ter of course. spoke against ex- Director Russ Fitch commented that subjecting the tending the restau- contract to an open-bid process might have been de- rant contract for sirable, had HG not been in the unattractive position three years, saying of closing its restaurant during the construction phase. that “the food ser- Director Dick Flagg added, “The negotiation was almost vice is lacking.” He a lose-lose situation. The negotiators did a good job [under the circumstances].” The contract was approved on a four-to-two vote. New building signs have been Flagg, Fitch, Gene Burns and Georgia Ptacek voted installed, replacing the old yes, and Dissette and Gaugenmaier voted no. Larry brown wood with yellow letter Dávila abstained. signs. These are gold letters Jamison noted that the matter of 2-for-1 golf in on black with beige posts. renewing the golf pro’s contract had the morning Above, a sample of a building been omitted from the June agenda, sign with address number and building number. Right but would be taken up at the July meeting. The board above is one of the signs seen around CPs and THs, approved the Golf Committee’s recommendation that giving the address number range. See HGA…page 10 July 2010, Heather ’n Yon 5 Please join your Heather Gardens neighbors for a special event! Candidate for County Commissioner Bruce Peterson

with special guest JOHN SUTHERS COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL 7 pm Tuesday, July 27 Auditorium, Community Center 2888 South Heather Gardens Way This is a complimentary event. There is no charge for the AG’s presentation. (Blossoms Restaurant opens for social time at 5:30. Dinner buffet at 6 pm, $6.75)

Primary Topics: Attorney General Suther’s lawsuit joining 19 other states against the Federal healthcare legislation (Obamacare)

Immigration Reform There will be time for your questions following the presentation.

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July 2010, Heather ’n Yon 7 CC construction planning presented to residents In late May, the HG Metropolitan District (HGMD) like someone independent from your firm.” held a special meeting in the Auditorium to update res- Berendt replied, “It would be the same degree of ef- idents about the state of the CC construction project. fort, whether we [BRS] do it, or another does. I would HGMD and HGA Directors, General Manager Keith recommend you hire a CCC on an hourly basis with Schmaus and Architect Ken Berendt of Barker Rinker a topset. Get the topset in your budget and monitor it Seacat conducted the meeting. closely.” He added, “I don’t recommend hiring a full-time Twenty residents attended. HGMD President Al coordinator,” saying that many hours probably aren’t re- Lindeman presided. Two primary topics were covered: quired. how should HG let the contract for constructing the new Discussion moved to selecting a CCC who could building, and how should HG hire a construction-con- work well with the architectural firm, understand the ar- tract coordinator (CCC)? chitect’s vision and not bill HG for duplicate work already Jerry Jump, CP3, suggested that a committee of performed by BRS. residents serve the function of CCC. The options for selecting a coordinator were sum- “No one will be more conscientious than someone marized by Tim Jamison as “we find [a coordinator], Ken who lives here, and we have the talent.” He also asked finds one, or Ken does it.” how much hiring “an outsider” would cost. Berendt stated, “I would recommend you use our Berendt clarified the role of a CCC, explaining that firm to avoid redundancy and for better coordination, but the job is “not a policeman” to make sure the building I’d rather you make that decision.” is constructed correctly. Rather, he explained, the CCC Jamison remarked, “I recommend we get Ken’s firm would monitor the overall project budget. to do it. We’re not hiring a CCC to get the building built. Lindeman outlined points of the CCC’s job, to maxi- That’s the architect’s job. The CCC is one more position mize the objectives of HGMD: to ensure quality control.” The boards approved allowing 1. Construction within the budget BRS to handle the job of CCC. 2. Construction quality Board members discussed whether to let the con- 3. Versatility to manage operations costs tract on a traditional design-bid-build basis, or as inte- 4. Timely completion of construction grated project development with the architectural firm 5. Faithful adherence, to the extent practical, to the involved. design the residents voted for. Gene Burns commented, “I don’t understand how Board members agreed with Lindeman’s assess- we get competitive bids under the integrated process.” ment of the job, then discussed the merits of HG hir- Berendt explained, “It’s a two-step process.” A con- ing the CCC versus using someone who works well with tractor submits qualifications, including their rate of prof- BRS and whom Berendt could recommend. it, and their ability to provide a bond. They must bond Ron Dissette stated, “I suspect the residents would See CC Construction…page 18 Architectural Control adds rules on seasonal yard art, parking-garage storage Architectural Control Committee (ACC) Chair Russ 3. Storage in parking space outside of lockers may Fitch proposed changes to the procedure memoranda contain up to one each: grocery cart, wheelchair, bike (PMs) for architectural control. At the June 15 HGA and scooter. Board meeting, the board approved these changes: Two other proposals from the ACC were defeated 1. Seasonal decorations (primarily Christmas) yard by the board. One concerned adding toolboxes to ap- art for CPs and THs, one piece per home (in additional proved items that can be stored in a parking space. to regular yard art allowed by ACC rules), not to exceed The other would have allowed up to three ladders to be 60 inches combined height and length. Multi-story build- stored in a parking space. ings may have one or two additional seasonal pieces ACC Chair Fitch indicated his committee would work per building not to exceed 36 inches combined height on refining some PM proposals, in light of the discussion and length. The dimensions for seasonal yard art are the that accompanied the voting. same as allowed for regular yard art, per building and Director Donna Dissette remarked that she had res- type of unit. ervations about the board’s taking away the autonomy 2. “Four-story buildings” was added to the word- of individual buildings to decide some of the issues. ing governing regular yard art PMs. The omission of the President Tim Jamison confirmed that ACC rules would words had been an oversight. supersede the bylaws of individual buildings. 8 Heather ’n Yon, July 2010 HGMD updates CC construction plans, sets 2 special meetings The June 17 meeting of HGMD met with four directors in attendance. Sandra Knight was absent. Keith Bond-information meetings Schmaus and Calvin Eddy-White also attended. Residents who wish to learn more about the sale President Al Lindeman outlined the latest changes of bonds to finance the new HG Community Center to the design of the new Community Center (CC) pro- may attend either of two meetings in the Auditorium: posed by the Design Committee. The newest design will 7 pm Tuesday, July 6 or 10:30 am Thursday, July 8. be presented to architectural firm Barker Rinker Seacat Stifel Nicolaus, which was selected by HG to handle (BRS). the bond issuance, will conduct the session that is “Signing a contract with the architect will reflect that geared to residents who might be interested in pur- the schematic design phase has concluded,” Lindeman chasing bonds as an investment. explained. Those who wish to obtain a preliminary statement Significant changes to the last design include: on the bonds may call Stifel Nicolaus, 720-963-7900. 1. Changing the basement from all storage to having The company will mail or email the statement upon a built-out section for the Custodial Department, includ- request. ing a break room, a supervisor’s office and plumbing for Residents of HG may purchase bonds exclusively necessary sinks and a unisex bathroom. through Monday, July 12. On Tuesday, July 13, bonds 2. Removing sprung-wood floors from activity rooms A will be offered for sale to the public. & B, as sprung wood is not needed. 3. Eliminating the coffee café by the swimming pool, the subcontractors, but we will have access to the ra- but modifying the restaurant design to serve that pur- tionale used before signing a contract [with the general pose. contractor].” 4. Adding an outside-access door for the Security De- The board ratified the contract signed by Lindeman partment. with the law firm of Pendleton, Friedberg, Wilson & Hen- The board discussed other, less significant chang- nessey, PC, to review the proposed contract with BRS es, to ensure that small, but desirable features, are not ($1,000). They also authorized Lindeman to sign a con- forgotten. Mavis Richardson asked about adding dedi- tract for soil analysis of the land under the new CC, in- cated restrooms in Blossoms, and how to guarantee that cluding a geotechnical study, with CTL Thompson, Inc. plenty of electrical outlets aren’t overlooked. Ron Dis- ($7,100). sette asked about salvaging fixtures from the old CC to Treasurer Bill Archambault reported that the Prelimi- save on costs. nary Official Statement of HG bonds will be presented to Lindeman replied that the value and cost of moving the bond-rating company by the week of June 21. Stifel existing fixtures is being carefully evaluated — it won’t Nicolaus, the bonding company, will hold presentations be cost effective in every instance. Constructing addi- at 7 pm Tuesday, July 6, and 10:30 am Thursday, July tional bathrooms in the restaurant could add $60,000 to 8, for HG residents. The dedicated sale of bonds to resi- construction costs. dents will close Monday, July 12. The sale of bonds to “We are looking to live within our budget,” he ex- the general public will open Tuesday, July 13. The clos- plained. “This will be a maximum-cost contract.” ing date for selling bonds is Tuesday, July 20. The board unanimously approved the motion to ap- Lindeman established a special HGMD meeting, at prove the design changes dated June 12, and present 10 am Friday, July 9, to pass a resolution regarding sell- them to the architect. ing bonds. Archambault remarked, “It’s required for the “The contract with the architect is being reviewed bond issue. Legal counsel will be here.” by legal counsel,” Lindeman reported. “We will hold a The board approved Archambault’s recommenda- special meeting at 1 pm Friday, June 25, to approve the tion to select Zion as the trustee bank BRS contract.” for HG’s series 2010 general obligation Trustee Lindeman outlined the expected schedule for award- bonds. A trustee bank is required for a Bank ing the contract for a general contractor to oversee con- bond issue. Zion was selected due to its struction of the CC. First, BRS will advertise for inter- local staff and because its proposal was responsive to ested contractors to submit their qualifications. HG’s requests. Lindeman commented that as many as 60 applica- Discussion ensued on accepting the contract with tions are expected. “We will narrow that number to 12 or Quina Corp. to continue oper- 15 [who we believe are qualified], and request propos- Blossoms Contract ating Blossoms that had been als from them, with an $8 million maximum for contract approved by the HGA Board. costs.” Secretary Ron Dissette raised the issue of whether the The RFPs will be evaluated, and 4–5 contractors negotiating committee (HGA President Tim Jamison and interviewed and investigated. “We’d like to select a gen- Archambault) for the restaurant contract “acted outside eral contractor by mid-August. The contractor will select See HGMD…page 18 July 2010, Heather ’n Yon 9 has not been done in 2010. HGA…from page 5 Gaugenmaier was opposed, saying the funds budgeted for advertising in 2010 should stand, and the re- 2-for-1 golf fees be added during the early hours of altor money should return to the general fund. Ptacek, 6:30–8 am weekdays. Golf Committee Chair Ptacek re- Fitch, Dávila and Flagg voted in the favor of the motion; marked, “Those hours are pretty empty.” Dissette, Burns and Gaugenmaier voted no. Jamison announced that the annu- Board Walk- Chair Dávila reported the CC Committee had in- al Board Walk-Around of HG property around stituted some rules for using the library computers, to has been scheduled for July 20–22. be tested. Area Representative Organization President Jamison announced the composition of the Election Dee White announced the next ARO meeting will be 7 Committee for HGA’s October election: Mike Uknavage, pm Thursday, July 8, with a picnic being planned for CP4, chair; Kathy Shields, B213; George Stokes, B213; August. Dee Moore, B216; and Judy Brehmer, B231. The board approved changes to the procedure The board approved additional funds for enclosing memoranda governing Architectural Control. See side- the end stairwells of four-story buildings. The contract bar story, p. 8.) with Geels Construction, Inc., is to be performed in co- After its regular meeting, the board adjourned into ordination with the installation of full-glass enclosures, executive session to discuss a personnel matter. which is a separate contract. The contract with Grande The board also approved: Vista Window and Doors to install glass enclosures on …contract with Metro Pavers to remove and replace landings and mid-landings of 12 Alpha buildings was ap- 1,599 sq. ft. of sidewalk, remove and replace 716 sq. ft. proved in April. Geels will install 96 fire doors and hard- of concrete drain pans, enlarge the dump-station pad ware on the 12 Alpha buildings ($108,396). The total at the RV lot, and repair concrete stairs and landings at project cost is $341,046 ($61,494 over budget). Parking Structure 2 ($14,066). On a 4-3 vote, the board approved a motion from the …holding a resident financially responsible for dam- Communications/Publications Committee to increase age to a building elevator caused by a dog leash ($500). the marketing budget. Since …not to exercise HG’s lien option against two fore- April, three realtors pay $250 Use website revenue closed-upon HG units, because both units have loans per month each to appear for marketing against them too large to reasonably expect enough on HG’s web site. Additional money to be left, if sold, to recoup HG loses. revenue this year is projected to be $8,450. It would be …accepted the audit report by Saltzman, Hamma, used to increase advertising of HG with Google for on- Nelson, Massaro, LLP, and recommended that the line searches and for radio advertising, something that HGMD accept its 2009 financial audit. How have you done? Do you understand what you own? David W. Kirch Is the time right to review, Attorneys at Law organize and clarify? 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Beck, Inc. - Member FINRA/SPIC 11140 Rockville Pike, 4th Floor, Rockville, MD 20852 10 Heather ’n Yon, July 2010 His leadership ability has had a huge impact on today’s residents — day in and day out. When you interact with one of our supervisors or staff, they act as if they HGA Board are owners themselves. Good leaders are also good teachers. Keith has President been a model and a teacher to his supervisors. Rather than give them the solution, he’s taught them to find it themselves. Rather than give them a fish, he’s taught Reports them to fish. The excellence of our supervisors and staff is not By Tim Jamison accidental. It’s not just luck. Luck might work for a few days or weeks, or once in a while, but predictable excel- On June 17, HG had a retirement ceremony for lence over the long haul can happen only with the type General Manager Keith Schmaus. Here were my com- of leadership and empowerment Keith has used. ments to the residents who gathered to say “good-bye” As Chuck Vermiel, a Super Bowl-winning coach, to HG’s longest serving general manager. once said: “The harder I work, the luckier I get.” Thank you for coming and welcome to you all. Keith has also been a teacher to residents: ARs, Welcome in particular: Keith and Diane [Schmaus]. committee members and board members. In 20 years, And a special welcome to our new General Manager: he’s had: Calvin Eddy-White — he’s been here since June 1st, • 20 or so boards to deal with about 70 board mem- learning from Keith, and hunting for a house for his fam- bers in all, not counting the metro district. I have a list of ily who are still in Vermont. all the HGA Board members Keith has worked with right Happily, today is not a memorial ceremony. Quite here. the contrary. But it is a momentous day — for Keith and • 400 board meetings, 1,000 committee meetings, 20 Diane — and for Heather Gardens. Board Walk-Arounds, 80 ARO meetings. I enjoyed reading the recent Heather ’n Yon bio- One problem with advising or trying to teach board graphic piece on Keith. His time in Alaska, his career as members something is that we already think we know a Marine, and so forth. quite a bit. Sometimes, when you’re on a board like Heather Gardens has actually been his second ca- ours, it’s easy to dwell on the disputes and conflicts that reer — and this, his second retirement. In a sense — with inevitably arise and seem to hang over our heads like an outgoing and incoming General Manager — today is clouds above the umbrella of a comic-book character. a little like what we referred to in the Armed Forces as a But we’re seldom more than a couple sentences Change of Command — passing of the baton of author- away from a remark about what a great place HG is. ity from one commander to the next, though without the The beauty of the grounds, the excellent maintenance, horses or swords or gun salutes. the golf course, and the events and activities in the Another big difference is that in this 20-year career, Community Center. Keith’s had the same desk the whole time — none of The quality in these things are not accidents. Keith that constant moving we go through in the military. will be the first to tell you that he doesn’t get all the credit, These days, 20 years in the same job is pretty rare but without his commitment and leadership, they would — much less common than it used to be — especially not have happened. for managers. Always moving to the next job. Why is As they say: It starts at the top. Keith, what you’ve that? Why is it that people change companies so often done for HG has had a huge impact. It is a legacy that these days? What has changed? will be appreciated by thousands of people for years to I think it comes down mainly to one thing: come. It is one that you can be very proud of. COMMITMENT. Commitment to something bigger than Thank you, Keith. one’s self. I almost forgot. When we set out to find Keith’s re- In the brief time I have known him, I have concluded placement, we devised an extensive and detailed plan. that COMMITMENT is a word that pretty much sums up In fact, we devised a formula: Keith Schmaus. I got to know quite a few Marines during GM Potential = two times your shoe size plus three my Coast Guard career, and I wouldn’t be surprised if times your shoulder size plus four times your skin thick- Keith’s sense of commitment was something he picked ness. So I need to take up in the corps. You may retire from active duty, but a couple measurements. you’re always a Marine. Calvin if you could join us IN MEMORIAM Keith’s commitment has been to HG. He’s explained for just a moment. It looks many times that decisions made in the interests of HG like Calvin, has the poten- Nola Ehrlich (215) are not always the same as decisions made to please a tial. Thanks Calvin. Norm Erard (242) segment of — or even all of — today’s residents. That Now please join us Barbara Foss (231) we must do things that are good for our future — so that in a receiving line on the Carolyn Guest (221) the HG thrives long after today’s board and today’s resi- pool deck, so you can Helen Lewis (221) dents are gone. This has been Keith’s credo. personally say farewell to Patti Rebollo (218) Lucky for us, Keith has the leadership and manage- Keith and Diane. ment skills to translate that commitment into action. Wanda Siddall (234) July 2010, Heather ’n Yon 11 HERITAGE CLUB AURORA Personalized Assisted Living Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care 1860 South Potomac Street Aurora, Colorado 80012 (303) 369-0736

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July 2010, Heather ’n Yon 13 ing. Simultaneously, I must insure Publisher’s Corner that the policies and welfare of the community be considered in all decisions. This is a balancing job that Remember what I will undertake with prudence, dex- terity, grace and fancy footwork. GM Schmaus wrote? “When I receive your questions by Lynn Donaldson, Editor of Heather ’n Yon or concerns (and if they affect the community), I intend to use this fo- It was summer 1990. The previ- dedicated staff. rum to inform and educate every- ous general manager (GM) had re- “It has been two months of one. Until next time — we’ll keep on signed in April. Business Manager meeting you — the interesting, infor- keep’n on!” Pat Ross was appointed acting GM mative, funny helpful and not too shy • • • for three months while a search for residents of Heather Gardens. One of the first things you may a new GM could take place. After “It has been two months that have noticed, GM Schmaus outlast- interviewing nine candidates, most I hope also compound into a very ed many of those on the selection recruited locally, Keith Schmaus was long-term relationship with the committee when he was hired. He selected. He started work on June 5 Heather Gardens Association Board, did have a “very long-term relation- with the proviso that he had a six- the Heather Gardens Metropolitan ship with HGA, HGMD, SRA, em- month probationary period. Board, the Seville Recreational As- ployees and residents. Instrumental in choosing a new sociation Board, the employees and Another area that Schmaus ex- GM were HG residents: George Mc- most important…you, the residents. celled at was managing how funds Intire, chair of the Personnel Com- • • • were spent and continually look- mittee, HGA Board Directors Don “I would like to share with you ing for ways to keep the budget in- Bower, Elton Carter, Evan Dildine, some of my philosophies and what I creases small. I remember admiring Tom Jacquet; HGMD Directors Stan perceive to be my responsibilities to the choice to go with a natural gas Cibrowski and Gene McEwen; resi- you. contract for the multi-story buildings, dents Bob Riddle and Carl Beuthel. “I, and the entire staff, work for which for several years provided sig- Harold Parker was HGA president. you! We are responsible to all of you nificant savings on heating costs for My father, Bob Donaldson, was to maintain the high quality and stan- residents. editor and my mother, Helen Don- dards of HG within the budgetary pa- Another thing that Schmaus did aldson, assistant editor, were work- rameters established by the Boards. well was to encourage suggestions ing on HG’s monthly newsmagazine. We, as your employees, must and from supervisors and other employ- They were not yet the publishers. will strive to insure that HG is receiv- ees about how to improve things in That came a year later. ing the “biggest bang for its buck?” their department. These ideas were The new GM wrote his first col- In this endeavor, we will not spend allowed to “bubble” to the top. Many umn for Heather ’n Yon in the Au- funds just because the funds have became part of the annual plan for gust 1990 issue. It is reprinted here been allocated. All requirements for operations in HG. for you to check whether Schmaus’ any expenditure, budgeted or not, It was no surprise that employ- promise to HG was achieved during will be reviewed carefully before any ees had a large turnout for their his 20 year tenure. monies are spent. “good-bye” to Keith and wife Diane in “In order for us to fully support June. The cake (below) for that cel- First Two Months HG as you expect us to, we need ebration read, “Farewell Keith, You’ll Busy Ones for GM your assistance. We cannot be ev- be Missed.” It was photographed by “By the time you read this lil’ ar- erywhere all the time. We cannot Assistant CC Manager Melissa Clif- ticle, I will be rapidly approaching my see everything that needs attention ford. two-month anniversary as HG Gen- or repair, even though we eral Manager. try! Call us, stop in, write “It has been two very active us a letter, let us know your months of crises, decisions, evalua- concerns. Hopefully, we will tions, decisions, planning, decisions, already be one step ahead. meetings and a few challenges. But if we are not, then we will “It has been two months wherein respond appropriately and in my learning curve has been straight a timely manner based on up with very little curve to it! the situation. “It has been two months of “Additionally, it is my job learning and getting to meet a won- to support the desires of the derful, highly competent and very individual resident or build- 14 Heather ’n Yon, July 2010 used in a month. A higher Tier 2 base energy rate will be Management charged all usage above 500-kilowatt hours. During non-summer months, customers will pay the New two-tier lower Tier 1 base energy rate for all of their electricity use. This change in the electricity price structure is due energy rate – to the higher cost of providing electricity during the summer. unknown impact While some customers may pay more for their sum- By Calvin Eddy-White mer electricity use, on an annual basis, Xcel feels that General Manager customers are likely to pay nearly the same amount as if tiered rates were not in effect. Everywhere you turn today, someone is talking “By letting customers know they will pay more for about energy conservation. Your power company, Xcel energy use above 500-kilowatt hours, we hope they Energy, is now giving HG more to discuss. will be more informed about the cost of electricity and Effective June 1, 2010, Xcel Energy initiated a consider reducing their use during the summer when it two-tiered seasonal rate for their Colorado residential costs the most to buy and produce energy,” said Karen electricity customers. Designed to be revenue neutral, Hyde, vice president of regulatory affairs. company leaders and regulators hope it may inspire “To offset the increase during the summer, the lower consumers to reduce their energy usage during summer Tier 1 rate will be in effect during the remaining eight months. months of the year. The program is designed to be To be clear, no one knows what effect this will have revenue neutral for us and give customers incentive to on the energy portion of your 2010 maintenance fees. conserve energy when our costs our highest.” However, this change is important to HGA in its efforts HG will be keeping a close eye on energy usage to budget future energy expenses. over the remainder of the summer to better calculate The tier system is set up such that, from June the expense for upcoming years. This gives all residents through September, customers will be charged a lower just one more reason to be conscious of how much Tier 1 base energy rate for the first 500-kilowatt hours energy is used.

B223–B234. • Completed washing the end stairwells in all 4-story Manager’s Report buildings. Maintenance • Completed power washing trash chutes and dumpster • Completed the plumbing repairs in B222, B224, B232, rooms in all buildings. and B233. Golf • Cleaned all the gutters on STH and CP2. • Continued tree pruning. • Completed plumbing inspection in B203, B232, B235, • Sod planting completed at #9 tee and around retaining and B242. wall. • Replaced hot water heater in B236. • Began rough and fairway fertilizer applications. • Installed new telephone entry system in B203. • Repaired mainline leak behind #6 green. • Repaired soffits on B208, B209, and B212. Roads and Grounds • Roof repairs completed on B209, B213, B217, and • Completed spring garage sweeping. B221. • Began spring shrub pruning. Business Office • Completed Xeriscaping two medians adjacent to the • Calculated homeowner refund and assessments for CC. 2009. • Began installing new address signs. • Reviewed 2009 financial statements with auditors and • Planted 451 replacement shrubs. officially closed 2009 books. • Sprayed trees for tussock moth and aphid prevention. Paint • Completed 13 rock bed renovations. • Continuing to paint CP3 exterior common area. • Mulched all HG flower beds. • Removed wallpaper in lobby and card room in B232. • Began installing new drainage behind B201. • Painted garage ceiling in B213. • Began treating ponds for mosquito control. • Painted safety yellow on all steps at Parking Struc- Contracts tures 1 through 4. • Began exterior lead base paint testing on all buildings Community Center built prior to 1973 as required by EPA Standards. • Opened the outdoor pools. • Knee wall flashing on B244 and B250 is in progress. • Conducted five CC events with 259 participants. • Request for bids sent to general contractors for drain- • Coordinated three trips with 63 travelers. age project at Parking Structure 2. • The exterior painting of Parking Structure 3 has been Custodial • Cleaned and waxed the center stairwell in B215 and See Manager’s Report…page 41 July 2010, Heather ’n Yon 15 FREE HEARING TEST

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16 Heather ’n Yon, July 2010 HG members of TOPS support weight loss efforts Two of HG’s sparkling personalities, Bev Mullen, the key. The hardest part is keeping weight off,” said NTH, and Lorraine Newby, B234, admit to having a Bev. Members who reach their goal weight graduate to small dilemma regarding a big conundrum: how does KOPS — Keep off pounds sensibly.” one go about inviting residents to try out TOPS? Members in KOPS have a 10 pound range — seven “It’s a sensitive issue,” said Bev, TOPS’ new leader, pounds below the limit their physician has set for them “We can’t just go out and invite new members.” is too light, three pounds above their best weight puts Taking Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) is an on-going them back in TOPS. club of 22 dynamic HG members interested in getting “It’s harder for seniors to lose weight. We’re less ac- to know one anoth- tive, but have the same eating habits for er, sharing laugh- more years,” said Lorraine. TOPS inspires ter and keeping fit members to replace poor eating habits by stabilizing their with healthy habits such as reducing the weight. Members proportions of food they eat and eat six learn to curb their small meals instead of three large meals a appetites and eat day. properly for the rest This method works. Lorraine mitigates of their lives. serious health issues through nutrition and “We lose weight weight control. She is able to enjoy a fairly and keep it off,” said active life-style. Bev just wants to continue Lorraine, past lead- the same lively life-style she has always er. “The biggest ad- led. vantage of being in Attending TOPS meetings, you get TOPS, as opposed snippets of member’s backgrounds. As to other weight con- you talk, you soon move from the topic of trol groups, is the food and into life stories. Lorraine herd- support we give ed cows on three-day drives across her each other.” Wyoming ranch. Bev sailed along North Members must America’s Atlantic coast. Lorraine worked pass through a in a bank as a real estate loan officer and confidential “weight did title closing for small companies. Bev recorder” before worked as a secretary, then founded her the meeting starts. own medical-transcription company. During the meeting, Above: Lorraine Newby, B234 (left), and Bev Mullen, But it’s not long before the topic cir- each member de- NTH, are enthusiastic members of Taking Off Pounds cles back to food. clares their amount Sensibly (TOPS) that meets weekly at HG. “Living in Iowa, you get spoiled of weight lost or Below: TOPS members who are now KOPS: Grace with fresh food,” said Bev, whose gained — without Winter, Lorraine Alsum, Daisy Hoeme, and Iva Ka- mother had cultivated a large kitch- revealing their ac- chel, wearing Keeping Pounds Off Sensibly (KOPS) en garden. “I’d take the salt shaker tual weight. A loss is ceremonial pink and silver ribbons. out to the garden and pick off the applauded; a gain is tomatoes warm from greeted with a good the sun.” Even the eggs humored, “Glad had a different flavor, the you’re here.” yolks were orange. You won’t find a “Fresh peaches are diet plan in TOPS. the best too, said Lor- Individual mem- raine, who used to visit bers may be follow- her grandparents on the ing their own food western slope. “Olathe plan. The three ele- sweet corn and peaches ments of the TOPS have always been big program are slow in my family. You get weight loss, sus- spoiled, those cherries tained weight loss and apricots.” and support from Lorraine attended others to stay on festivals for apples, track. “Sensibly” is See TOPS…page 31 July 2010, Heather ’n Yon 17 require the contractor to bid wood, electric, steel, car- CC Construction…from page 8 pentry, etc., “with good companies. We’ll do detailed a to the limit so if they go belly up, the bonder provides drawing that details every part and piece of this build- money to hire another contractor.” ing. We’ll include the caliber of materials required. That’s Berendt explained that once the rate of profit ran at how we get competition throughout the entire process.” 10-12 percent. “Now you can get 6 percent, or so.” The board approved adopting the integrated project Once the general contractor is selected, HG would model for the CC construction contract.

Lindeman reminded the directors that HGMD’s op- HGMD…from page 9 erating contract with HGA calls for HGA to “negotiate their scope” in proceeding without prior board approval. and administer such contracts.” Dissette remarked, “I (See HGA board story, page 5). He commented, under suggest we might change the management contract the current system, “the owners of the property [HGMD] with HGA, and change the bylaws.” don’t have the opportunity to approve a long-term con- The board voted to accept HGA’s approval of the tract.” restaurant contract that begins July 1, 2010, with Dis- Richardson expressed her disappointment that the sette voting no. opportunity to evaluate a new restaurant operator for the The board also ap- newly constructed restaurant had been missed. proved: “I thought it was a good time to go out for bids [from …changing bylaws different restaurant operators], when everything was to provide for using an new.” She added that she felt the residents had voted integrated-project-development contract for con- for “something new” when they passed the CC bond is- HG residents 15% off sue. structing the new CC (see Archambault said, “We did compromise” in negotia- page 8). The model is ac- ice cream – Mon-Fri tions on the restaurant contract, “with the idea that the cepted under Colorado Aurora City Place current operator probably wouldn’t have run the restau- statutes; however, HGMD NE Corner Abilene & rant after [his current contract expired in] July without bylaws did not provide for Alameda [another signed] contract. the option. by US Bank Dissette replied, “The voters voted for new and im- …2009 audit by proved. The restaurant will be status quo.” Saltzman, Hamma, Nel- 303-340-8200 son, Massaro, LLP.

18 Heather ’n Yon, July 2010 Resident relished weekend at Woodstock Festival, 1969 So many people claim to have been at Woodstock. way, because we had a wedding to attend Sunday night. So few actually were — a mere 400,000 on that week- We missed the last part of the show.” end, Aug. 15-17, 1969. Steve Wolther, CP1, was one. Wolther vividly remembers the show’s opening. As Today, he views the experience as the end of a decade the sun went down Friday night, 400,000 people stood and an era, before he joined the establishment in the up in the fading light. At 11 pm Friday night, it rained, 1970s. creating a giant mud bath in the “I was a hippie,” he stated. fields, in which some concertgo- “I lived in the Bronx. I dropped ers wallowed. out of college, and got draft- “It was a time of turbulence, ed. Following a tour of duty in of innocence, of upheaval. The Vietnam, I finished college. In people who put up the money 1969, I was working as a CPA.” for the concert lost most of it, Woodstock turned out to because of the gatecrashers. be the logical conclusion to “There was no violence,” other activities Wolther pur- Wolther remarked. “One baby sued as a young man. was born at Woodstock. The “I attended Martin Luther people of Bethel were really King’s March on Washington, nice to everybody.” D.C., in 1962, and followed the After Woodstock, Wol- Grateful Dead around in 1968. ther said, “I joined the world. I “I’m not sure why I went worked for a CPA firm, and for to Woodstock. The music was the government. I did tax stuff, part of the reason — it was fan- and saw the way we did taxes tastic!” He added, “And I do re- change from doing them in pen- member parts of it.” cil to it being done on the com- Wolther explained, “Three puter.” or four of us were among the Being a CPA wasn’t his first first 10,000 or so who bought choice of a career, Wolther ad- tickets. The concert was sup- mitted. “I played varsity basket- posed to be at Woodstock in ball and baseball in college,” he Walkill, N.Y.” said. “I always thought I was When tickets began sell- going to play for the Yankees. ing in huge numbers, the folks Four of us friends tried out for at Walkill said, no thanks, to the Yankees together.” He add- the concert. It was moved to ed that none of the four found a the 600-acre dairy farm of Max career in baseball. Yasgur in Bethel, N.Y. Wolther is a two-year resi- Five days before the con- dent of HG. He explained he cert started on Friday night, Steve Wolther, CP1, remembers 1969 and the came to Colorado from New the roads into Bethel became rock music festival at Woodstock. He still en- York for a visit, and ended up jammed with concertgoers. joys dressing as he did then. Above: He is in staying. “It’s the best thing that “Almost every road in up- costume for the recent Spring Frolics. ever happened to me.” state New York was closed,” Drawing on his Woodstock Wolther commented. “The musical acts had to be heli- roots, Wolther helped organize a hippie fest a year ago coptered in.” in June, with the Forever 50’s group, held in the Picnic Many people showed up without tickets, and crashed Pavilion. the gate. Folksinger Arlo Guthrie came on stage at the “The second hippie fest will be this year, on start of the concert, Wolther said, and announced, “This Sept. 11,” Wolther said. “We’ll be singing, dancing, wear- is a free concert now.” ing tie dye, and reliving our youth. Our guitarists will be Wolther and friends left their car three miles from the HG residents.” farm, and hiked in. Wolther embraced his role as head hippie in last “[Singer-guitarist] Richie Havens opened the con- May’s Spring Frolics show, where tie-dyed costumes cert at 5 pm on Friday night. [Singer-guitarist] Jimi Hen- abounded. drix closed it at 4 am Monday morning. “I couldn’t sleep any night during the show — I was “I was gone by then, as I had to be back at work so wound up. I was back in those times.” He is also busi- Monday. My friends and I left Sunday afternoon, any- See Wolther…page 33 July 2010, Heather ’n Yon 19 20 Heather ’n Yon, July 2010 33

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July 2010, Heather ’n Yon 21 The Month (June) Two receptions provided HG residents Tony Cumming, “bookends” for General Manager CP4, and Max Brown, B232, as Keith Schmaus. Employees said well as nine other marine vet- their good-byes at a lunch on June erans who fought in the battle. 10. A farewell resident reception The marines were returned for Schmaus was held June 17. to the island of Iwo Jima for a These events marked Schmaus’ reunion, hosted by the Denver- 20 years at HG, as he and his wife, based Greatest Generation Diane, embark on full-time retire- Foundation. ment. At right, a photograph from The feature is being shown Heather ’n Yon archives in July again in July at 5:30 pm on 1990 show Keith and Diane at his Sunday, July 4, on Channel 7 first HG reception when he began television. his tenure. • • • At the June 17 reception, HGA On May 21, Texas Hold ’em President Tim Jamison made re- Tournament, sponsored by Har- marks (see page 11), and present- vard Square Retirement and ed Schmaus with a 20-year-em- Assisted Living, had 24 gam- ployee award. Attendees adjourned to the patio behind blers. Winners were: 1st: Nihl Moore, B219; 2nd: Wint Blossoms, where the Schmauses held a receiving line. Hughes, B221; 3rd: Jeanne Grimaldi, B234. Schmaus remarked that he and Diane will keep their • • • Denver home as a base. They don’t expect to see much The Healthy Living Expo - Getting Greener, on June of it in the future, however, as their immediate plans call 12, had approximately 175 participants Material total- for travel, followed by more travel. ling 560 pounds was recycled by Waste Management, • • • and 117 boxes of paper were shredded by Xpres Shred. Did you miss the Channel 7 news special on the Laurie Dameron, guitar, vocalist, and song writer 65th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima, which was performed on stage while participants enjoyed break- telecast on Memorial Day? The documentary featured fast. www.LaurieDameron.com.

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Subscriptions: To accommodate HG residents, owners or former residents, who wish to receive Heather ’n Yon while away, the publisher has a subscription policy. Provide a forwarding address, plus a check for $1.70 (payable to Heather ’n Yon) for each issue desired. Annual subscription is $20. Past issues (2008–10) are available on www.heathergardens.org/ Resource Center. July 2010, Heather ’n Yon 23 Blue Jeans and Bling Barn Dance

The Barn Dance on June 5 encouraged residents to wear their blue jeans with their shiniest jewelry. Kevin Whiteley, with Let’s Dance Denver, was the DJ for 51 dancers. The entertainment provided a nice mix of blue grass, country, big band, and get down and boogie music.

Participants brought their own nibbles for the night, which were tasty! Thanks to Christa Boehmer who helped decorate, and to Juanita Bohnstedt, B235, and Su- san Van Sant, B235 (above), who helped with setting out the munchies and being all-around hostesses!

24 Heather ’n Yon, July 2010 Healthy Living Expo A cold rain spoiled some of the activities for this annual event. Others were moved inside. Right: Carol Ross, CP4, and Elle Pope, B204, needed umbrellas to make the 2.5 mile fitness walk around HG before a continental breakfast (below). Left: Marge Benoit, B215, served orange juice.

Left: Nordic walking was a popular demonstration Russ and JoAnn Fitch, B215; Jody Deisch, B250; Ethel Plotkin, B203; and others. Below: Several massage chairs by vendors were popular with residents who came to the CC. Below: CC Manager Annie New- ton (front) and Joan Brooks, B242, tried out the fitness balls demonstrated by instructor Patti MacIntire.

From top to bottom: The electronics recyling was popular. Residents could turn in their non-working computers, TVs and printers. A resident delivered a bag of papers she wanted shredded. In the Art Studio, residents could recycle clothes, then select items they could use. Photos by Jeannie Girard, B213.

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26 Heather ’n Yon, July 2010 Extra! Extra! Information for you– Tree donations for the golf course HG Golf Course thanks Arlene Aldrich, CP1, for a ment the existing evergreens on the golf course, matur- $500 tree donation, in memory of her husband Chuck ing with heights of 40–60 feet. Aldrich. Chuck and Arlene were both golfers. Both The tree project was a good start in developing a served on the HG Golf Committee. new generation of trees for the golf course. If you are Second, thank you to the HG Foundation for accept- interested in contributing towards more trees next year, ing the donation and transferring the money to my de- a donation form can be found on the HeatherGardens. partment, specifically for planting golf course trees. Rita org website. –Brian Benko Wells was helpful in coordinating the project through the Golf Course Superintendent Foundation Committee. Two of the trees that were recently In addition to Arlene’s generous contribution, planted on the Golf Course after the tree project was partially funded by a grant from donations from Arlene Aldrich, CP1, Colorado Parks and Recreation Association (CAPRA) and a grant from Foundation, which is sponsored by Leanin’ Tree, Inc. Colorado Parks and and the Gardens Show, Inc. CAPRA’s program provides Recreation Asso- matching funds to community organizations to promote ciation (CAPRA) and preserve the beauty of Colorado. Foundation, which With $1,000 donations, the Golf Department pur- is sponsored by chased and planted five beautiful trees in May. Leanin’ Tree, Inc. Three tall deciduous maple trees with a trunk diam- and the Gardens eter of two inches and two large evergreen pines with Show, Inc. Both a trunk diameter greater than three inches were plant- are Autumn Blaze ed. The maple trees are Autumn Blaze variety, which maples near green is a popular hybrid of the Silver and Red Maples. The on hole #5 (left) and Autumn Blaze (Acer freemanii) is known for spectacular green on hole #7. fall color. The Austrian Pines (Pinus nigra) will comple- Security update on covenants to remember Well, it is summer time again. It is amazing how fast our area. If someone chases them, they might run into time does seem to go by. I would like to say, “Thank You” the highway and possibly be injured or killed by vehi- to all residents who park in the four parking structures cles. Therefore, Security lets them wander around. They and have complied with PM A-1 rules concerning paint- eventually find their way back to the reserve. ing their cowboys. The rules require owners to repair This letter to Heather ’n Yon also contains a sense and paint when needed. Most have complied. The few of sadness because our present General Manager Keith who have not will be contacted by the General Manager Schmaus is retiring and leaving. I would like to say good- and possibly charged $10 per day for non-compliance bye and have a wonderful retirement. by the Architectural Control Committee (ACC). I am pleased to welcome HG’s new General Man- During the summer when you decorate your area — ager Calvin Eddy-White. I am sure he will do a great job. remember that there are covenants regarding yard art. Welcome to HG. Over the past two weeks, there have been deer that – Frank Mercer have come off the reserve area and wandered around Security Chief Thanks for asking… The special website, HGCCYES.com, which was Bonnie Powlison, T.J. and Char Jividen, Barbara Sch- set up for the campaign to approve building a new CC, neller and Elle Pope. Thanks to Melissa Hernandez of will still be available on the internet until the end of 2010. Christopherson & Co. and Assistant CC Manager Me- This will allow residents, and others who are interested, lissa Clifford for making all the arrangements and setting to continue to get information and review the proposed up the booth. plans for the new building. Prize winners at the event were Janice Imhof ($25 • • • gift card for Joe’s Crab Shack), Jamie Garcia (buffet The Communications/Publications Committee spon- for two at Blossoms) and Kerry Blacker (golf for two at sored a booth in May at the annual Salute to Seniors Re- Heather Gardens). source Fair at the Denver Convention Center. A special – Joyce Angel thanks to those who helped in the booth: Steve Wolther, Communications/Publications Committee July 2010, Heather ’n Yon 27 J u ly CALENDAR Thu 1 Table Tennis (all day, every day) Loft 8 am–10 pm HG Breakfast Optimist Club Blossoms 7:30 am TOPS (every Thursday) Skyline Room 8–9:30 am Frolics Board Meeting Cozy Corner 1–3:30 pm Ping Pong Doubles/Intermediate (every Thursday) Loft 2–5 pm CP4 Cocktails and Dinner Blossoms 5 pm Kiwanis Club (every Thursday) Blossoms 6:30 pm Duplicate Bridge (every Thursday) Skyline Room 6:30 pm Men’s Poker Card Room 5–10 pm Men’s 9-Ball Billiard Tournament (every Thursday) Billiards Room 6:45 pm Fri 2 Ladies First Friday Bridge Blossoms Banquet Rm 10:30 am–4 pm Mah Jongg (every Friday) Cozy Corner 12:30–4 pm 500 Club (every Friday) Skyline Room 1–4 pm Men’s Poker (every Friday) Card Room 5–9 pm Men’s 9 Ball Billiards Billiards Room 6:45 pm Sat 3 New Trips and Event Registration Library 8 am–noon Ping Pong Doubles/Intermediate (every Saturday) Loft 2–5 pm Mon 5 Independence Day Holiday – Management Office Closed Men’s Bridge (every Monday) Ceramics Room 1–4 pm Mah Jongg (every Monday) Cozy Corner 12:30–4 pm Ping Pong Singles/Advanced (every Monday) Loft 1–5 pm Pinochle - Open (every Monday) Skyline Room 6:30–9:30 pm Women’s 9-Ball Billiard Tournament (every Monday) Billiards Room 6:45 pm Tue 6 Roundtable Book Review Club Skyline Room 1–3 pm Ping Pong Doubles/Intermediate (every Tuesday) Loft 2–5 pm B215 Happy Hour Blossoms 5 pm Evening Billiard Tournament (every Tuesday) Billiards Room 6:45 pm Stifel Nicolaus on HG Bonds Sale Auditorium 7 pm Wed 7 HG Ladies Golf Scoring (every Wednesday) Art Studio 9 am–1 pm Mobile Post Office CC Driveway 9:15–9:30 am HG Ladies Golf Membership Picnic Picnic Pavilion 11 am HG Men’s Golf Club Meeting Cozy Corner noon–2 pm ACBL Duplicate Bridge (every Wednesday) Skyline Room 1–4 pm Low Vision Game Day (every Wednesday) Cozy Corner 2–4:30 pm Men’s Poker (every Wednesday) Card Room 5–9 pm CP1 Happy Hour Blossoms 5 pm Square Dancing Auditorium 7:30–9:30 pm

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28 Heather ’n Yon, July 2010 Thu 8 Stifel Nicolaus on HG Bonds Sale Auditorium 10:30 am HG Luncheon Optimist Club Board Meeting Card Room 11 am HG Luncheon Optimist Club Blossoms 11:45 am HG Writers Club Skyline Room 1–3 pm B250 Happy Hour Blossoms 5 pm ARO Quarterly Meeting Auditorium 7 pm Sat 10 Forever 50 Picnic Pavilion 6 pm Mon 12 Art Display changed in the CC Lobby and Offices CP5 Meeting Art Studio 6–8:30 pm Tue 13 CC Event - Healthier Living Colorado Art Studio 10:30 am VNA Clinic Skyline Room 1–3:30 pm B211 Happy Hour Blossoms 4 pm Wed 14 B220 Picnic Picnic Pavilion 11 am Flea Market Meeting Auditorium 7 pm CP3 Meeting Skyline Room 7 pm Thu 15 HG Breakfast Optimist Club Blossoms 7:30 am Bunco Group Skyline Room 1–3 pm 70 and Over Group Cozy Corner 1–3 pm CP4 Liverpool Rummy Skyline Room 6:30 pm Men’s Poker Card Room 5–10 pm Fri 16 CP1 Picnic Picnic Pavilion 4–8 pm HG Optimist Ice Cream Social Auditorium 6–8:30 pm Sat 17 B234 Picnic Picnic Pavilion 2:30–6 pm CC Event - Starlit Ball Auditorium 8–11 pm Mon 19 Mobile Post Office CC Driveway 12:30–1:15 pm VNA Clinic Skyline Room 1–3:30 pm Wed 21 STH Happy Hour Blossoms 5 pm CP3 Meeting Art Studio 7 pm Square Dancing Auditorium 7:30–9:30 pm Thu 22 HG Luncheon Optimist Club Blossoms 11:45 am HG Writers Club Skyline Room 1:30–3:30 pm Fri 23 HG Men’s Golf Picnic Pavilion 10 am CC Event - Texas Hold ’em Skyline Room 5–10:30 pm Sat 24 Society of Military Widows, Columbine Chapter #22 Blossoms 11 am B208 Picnic Picnic Pavilion 2 pm Sun 25 CC Event - Golden Eagle Concert Band Auditorium 2 pm Mon 26 Order of Eastern Star Blossoms 11:30 am Low Vision Support Group Skyline Room 11:30 am Tue 27 VNA Clinic Skyline Room 1–3:30 pm HG Republican Club with AG John Suthers Auditorium 7 pm Wed 28 Resident Orientation HGA Board Room 10 am 303-988-8732 email: [email protected] – Get details, make reservations Extended Day Tours One-Day Tours * Includes Meal ✔ ✔ July 4: Dinner and Fireworks July 28–Aug. 3: Yellowstone ($59 per person)* (from $1,049) ✔ July 10: Chuckwagon Dinner/Show ($69 per person)* To Book: 303-988-8732 ✔ July 24: Train to Winter Park ($99 per person)* ✔ Aug. 7: Grand Lake, Trail Ridge Road Call us for all tour listings and details ($99 per person)*

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Bible Study (Interdenominational), Wednesday 8–9 am We probe the Scriptures with an eye to practical applica- Heather ‘n Yon Deadline - 7/15 tions for everyday living. It is a great mid-week boost. Men meet in the Skyline Room; Women in the Art Studio. For more • Monthly Meetings • information, call Marland or Daisy Hoeme, 303-752-2312. Catholic Mass - Saturday, 1 pm, Auditorium. All HG residents Boards & Committees are welcome. Civic Affairs – 9 am Thurs, July 1 Chapel (Interdenominational Church Service) - 11 am, Sunday, Golf – 1 pm Tues, July 6 Auditorium. Pastor: Rev. Paul V. Miller, 303-680-1048. Communication/Pub – 9:30 am Tues, July 6 Bible Study - Sunday, 10 am, Library-Sarah Miller, leader. Foundation – 11 am Wed, July 7 Coffee Time - 3rd Sunday, prior to the chapel service. Budget & Finance – 10 am Mon, July 12 HGA Board – 1 pm Tues, July 13 ACC – 9:30 am, Thurs, July 15 HGMD Board – 1 pm Thurs, July 16 FYI Community Center – 10 am Mon, July 26 Nordic Walking Class Roads & Grounds – 10 am Tues, July 27 The CC will offer three classes on Nordic walking on Tuesday, Structure Maintenance – 1 pm Tues, July 27 July 13, Thursday, July 15 and Tuesday, July 20, 9–10 am. Nordic walking uses adjustable poles, which distribute a person’s weight Concerts at Utah Park, 1800 S. Peoria St off the knees and hips to the upper body. This enables people with • July 15, Hot Tomatoes (Big Band Swing) lower extremity joint issues to enjoy walking again! Demo poles • July 22, Chris Daniels and the Kings (Rock will be provided. Discounted poles can be purchased from the in- ’n Roll with horns) structor, Jay Wiley. Meadowood Park, 3054 S Laredo St Register for the class at the CC Reception Desk. Class size is • July 29, Pan Jumbies (Calypso/Caribbean) limited to 12. • Aug. 5, Western Flyer (Country Western) HG Annual Flea Market Colorado Historical Society At 7 pm Wednesday, July 14, there will be a meeting in the During construction of the NEW History Auditorium for those interested in participating in the Flea Mar- Colorado! Museum, the society is reaching fans ket, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 13 and 14. Information and table of Colorado history through flyers to announce assignments will be provided. Tables are $10 each. Cash only, its calendar of tours. Most are one-day events. please. HG residents only. Davetta Maul, 303-283-5952. Some include coach or light rail transportation. Banks in Harmony Others are walking tours. All are affordable. To Bring a blanket and find a spot on the lawn for the City of learn more about special tours, or to reserve a Aurora’s 24th annual summer concert series featuring a variety of place on a tour, call Shawn Snow, 303-866-4686. music from pop to big band swing. Saturday, July 10, 10 am–4 pm Concerts run 6:30–8 pm Thursdays. Admission is free, and The Lariat Loop National Byway: Gem of History food is available for sale on site (Helga’s Restaurant, Jim ’N Nick’s Meet at the Red Rocks Visitor’s Center. Enjoy BBQ and Cold Stone Creamery). For information, 303-344-1500. four of the many splendid historical treasures, in- Concerts at Del Mar Park, 30 Del Mar Circle cluding a visit to Red Rocks, the CCC Camp in • July 1, Queen City Jazz band (Dixieland Jazz) • July 8, Chase N The Dream (Old School R&B/Dance) See FYI…page 43 VNA Senior Wellness Clinics Schedule: Price is $23 for toenail cutting (blood pressure Monday, July 5, NO CLINIC due to HOLIDAY included). Fingernail clipping, $10; blood pressure Tuesday, July 13, 1-3:30 pm, Skyline Room, only, $3; glucose test, $5. Call for information on Barbara McShane, 303-743-8267 other services. Please respect the importance of your Monday, July 19, 1-3:30 pm, Skyline Room, appointment as you do your doctor’s appointments. If Gener Woods, 303-755-8524 you cannot keep your appointment, please cancel or Tuesday, July 27, 1–3:30 pm, Skyline Room, you will be charged $5. Have exact cash amount or Trudy Schneider, 303-755-2683 checks, made out to “VNA.” The clinic has no change. 30 Heather ’n Yon, July 2010 tell them to “stop.” Do be afraid of a Mary Myrick and ticket sellers/tak- squirrel. They now attack! They may ers, refreshments by Lois Rothgery be diseased. Help each other before and her crew, Annie Newton and Letters someone is hurt badly. Mary Hafka for their assistance, El- Heather ‘n Yon len Miles for managing the produc- Many HG residents are grateful Jim Davis tion, and to Director Cynthia Weber for the benches being replaced at B242 for the greatest show ever. Thanks. the North Pond. The previous bench Heather ‘n Yon had been damaged. What a delight Thanks to Carlos and his staff Blanche McKinney to have this place of respite. for all they did for the Frolics during B215 I am in high hopes that some our week of performances, providing Heather ‘n Yon civic minded and energetic resident a special buffet each day then stay- That was nice…so very nice. will paint the neglected bare bench ing open each night so that all cast After 12 years of promoting the upon East Marina Drive, near the wild- members might come in to relax grading of our CC, residents finally life refuge. This is a blight on our and relieve some of the tension and approved the purchase of a bond to community. I am told that HG Main- stress. The Frolics Club does appre- build a new center. And there in the tenance has no responsibility for the ciate you, Carlos. June Heather ’n Yon, publisher Lynn bench. I’d like to thank all the perform- Donaldson took the time to remem- Also, I am wondering why we ers, stage crew, technical crew, set ber many of the early volunteers do not have gift certificates for our construction workers, sound and who worked to win approval for the green fees. This would be an easy lights (Dan, Wynn, Jack and El- bonds. way to introduce future HG residents len), pianist Ellie McKeeman, drum- So, thank you Lynn for remem- to the show place in which we live. It mer Darren McClaury, microphones bering those who fought so hard for is a shocking dilemma. (Winnie Jennings and Martha Grude- so long. And here’s a thank-you to Another concern: If you see any- mann), Don Elledge for his program all the residents who continued to one feeding a squirrel in the grounds, cover and fabulous props, makeup believe in our dream for 12 years. An crew (Jan, Lina especially big “thank-you” to all the Heather ’n Yon welcomes letters concerned with and Cheryl), cos- wonderful, energetic, resourceful community issues. Letters must be signed, dated tumes and props, residents who joined the campaign and include the writer’s address and phone number. specialty dance and won a new CC for HG. Letters may be edited for clarity. The HGA Board re- choreographers, Thank you. quires that letters longer than 300 words be returned musical staging John and Lynne Malloy to the writer to shorten if editing cannot do it. Letters by Penny Morey, CP5 will not be run from the same individual in successive months. Writers may publish only 4 letters per year. TOPS Pledge near her children I am an intelligent person. TOPS…from page 17 and grandchildren. I will control my emotions, Recently Lor- Not let my emotions control me. Every time I am tempted to use food cherries and peaches. She still trav- raine gave a talk To satisfy my frustrated desires, els to the western slope once a year about metabolism Build up my injured ego, or dull my senses, for the Olathe sweet corn. at a TOPS meet- I will remember After retiring, Bev and her hus- ing. Others have Even though I eat in private, band traveled around the country, presented talks My excess poundage is there first in an RV then in a 40-foot mo- about nutrition, For all the world to see tor sailor. The went up and down the specialty diets, or- HOW FOOLISH I HAVE BEEN. east coast then into the Great Lakes. ganic foods, vita- I will take off pounds sensibly. Winters, they headed to the Baha- mins, pharmaceu- mas trailing a trolling line behind tical, medical, age, KOPS Pledge them, and learning how to spear pain, exercise, life fish. They docked in Panama for six management, and I am an intelligent person. months. They were building a home urban myths. I have controlled my emotions, there when her husband died. Bev “In TOPS, And not let my emotions control me. returned to Colorado, choosing to weight control gets Every time I am tempted to use food live in HG where she is close to her to be an issue you To satisfy my frustrated desires, children and grandchildren. can laugh about Build up my injured ego, or dull my senses, Lorraine’s fishing grounds are and feel comfort- I will remember reservoirs in Colorado and Wyo- able sharing,” said That I am to be an example of what TOPS can do ming. If you ask, she’ll tell you where Lorraine. “Once As I Keep Off Pounds Sensibly. to cast your line for “the best tast- you get going, it TOPS meetings are held Thursdays at 8 am, ing walleye.” Lorraine is a Colorado can be silly and in the Skyline Room. New members are wel- fun.” native with Wyoming interruptions. come. 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32 Heather ’n Yon, July 2010 Wolther…from page 19 ness manager for the Frolics Club, and a billiards player. Wolther has one son, whom he once tried to coach in baseball and basketball. “He couldn’t catch a cold,” Wolther laughed. “My son finally told me those weren’t his sports, and he became a wrestler. He hopes to make a career in the business of wrestling, in sports entertainment.” – Mary Hafka Right: Steve was one of the many Frolics perform- ers who lived “in a yellow submarine” — held by Don Elledge, B224 (right). Left: Arnold Skolnick, who designed the logo for the Woodstock poster, says that the dove on the guitar was actually designed to resemble a catbird (and it was originally perched on a flute). Salute to Seniors Below: The HG booth at this annual event on May 26 in the Denver Convention Cen- ter was manned by several residents, who volunteered to carry the good news about the community. See story, page 27.

On June 12, some of the morning regulars who get coffee, then hold a discussion at one of the round tables in the CC Lobby, were displaced by the Healthy Living Expo. They found a substitute table in the Library. Being temporarily displaced did not seem to bother the group much. From left, clockwise: Frank Rice, B220; Joan Miller, B232; Bill Barker, B217; George Crouter, CP1; Reeny Regan,CP1; and Jerry Joy, STH. Photo by Jeannie Girard. After donations, new trees planted Several new trees were planted on the Golf Course in May. An Autumn Blaze Maple near the green on hole #2 (left) and two Austrian Pines near the green on hole #9 (right). See story, page 27.

July 2010, Heather ’n Yon 33 lar luncheon. Remember: your first meal is free. We meet at 11:45 am. Clubs and Organizations Blossoms Restaurant. We have an exciting speaker, Tom G. Hobbs, a HG Breakfast Optimist Club Roundtable Book Review Club dance instructor and professional We invite you to attend an infor- Samarai Garden by Gail speaker. mative, enjoyable breakfast meeting Tsukiyama is a story that is both Our second meeting is Thursday, every first and third Thursday of classical, yet unique, about a young July 22, same time and place. Royal the month, 7:30 am at Blossoms. Chinese man who is sent to his fam- Mathur Keir will speak about “Life is Members meet for fun and fellow- ily’s home in Japan to recover from Magical.” He also is an entertainer. ship, to organize activities and listen tuberculosis. He meets four local Come and meet our group for to interesting speakers as part of our residents. Tell what you like or dis- fun-filled meetings. For more infor- varied programs. like about the book; your opinions mation, call Elizabeth Larsen, 303- It will be our pleasure to pay count. Discussion will be at 1 pm 693-3255 or Iris, 303-696-6833. for your first visit. We hope you will Tuesday, July 6, Skyline Room. enjoy yourself enough to come back Upcoming books and discus- HG Writers Club and join us again. sions will be: The fabrication of ideas to spark Our programs are: Aug. 3: Wuthering Heights by someone else’s imagination is a July 1: Jane Queen will talk Emily Brontë gift given to many. The crafting of about her program at accelerated Sept. 7: The Next Thing On My words takes a special kind of talent, schools. List: A Novel by Jill Smolinski tempered by the rules of grammar. July 15: Robert Bruner will speak Oct. 5: The Art of Racing in the Some of us gather twice a month on “Mars - A Deceptive Planet.” Rain by Garth Stein to toss around ideas and challenge For additional information, We meet the first Tuesday of each other. Everyone is encouraged call David, 303-671-5634. – David each month. For information, call to write down their memories for Sanchez, president Joan Miller, 303-369-8450, or Ruth family members and grandchildren. Cunningham, 303-755-2171. The ebb and flow of words sur- TOPS - Take Off Pounds Sensibly round us in a world unlike any other. TOPS is a club for people who B215 The power to concoct prose or poet- are serious about losing weight and Our Happy Hour will be 5 pm ry surges and, in the time allotted, keeping it off — not by dieting, but by Tuesday, July 6, in Blossoms. the joy becomes complete. changing the way one eats. At each HG Republicans The Writers’ Club meets at 1 pm regular weekly meeting, a member HG Republicans will hold on the second and fourth Thursdays of the group presents a program on two meetings in July. Our regular of the month, Skyline Room. For healthy eating and healthy living. meeting is 1:30 pm Wednesday, information call Eilene Hogan at We are primarily a support July 7. Topic: roundtable discussion 303-751-8635. group, with annual dues of $26 to on current events and the upcoming TOPS Headquarters, and monthly B250 election. Join us for our monthly get- dues to our own group of $1. We Special appearance by Colorado have no specific diets to follow, and together (every second Thursday) at Attorney General John Suthers 5 pm, in Blossoms.. –Francis King no special foods to buy. We are suc- on Tuesday, July 27. Social time, cessful in reaching our goal weight 5:30 pm, Blossoms; buffet, 6 pm; Forever 50 because of the support we give 7 pm meeting in Auditorium. We will meet 5:30 pm Saturday, each other. TOPS welcomes men All residents are invited. Contact July 10, Picnic Pavilion. Potluck din- and women. Craig Baldwin, 720-535-1917 or ner at 6 pm. We attend state and local meet- [email protected] We will be playing yard games. ings, and generally have a good Bring $1 cash per person for prizes. time. If you are interested in losing CP1 Come prepared to have fun. some weight, we would very much Our monthly happy hour is the like to have you join us. We meet MetLife Bank Thursday mornings, 8 am in the first Wednesday Skyline Room. Come — losing that of each month, Live more comfortably unwanted weight is fun and reward- 5 pm, in Blossoms. with a reverse mortgage ing. – Lorraine Newby A picnic will be 4 pm Friday, July Kiwanis Club 16, in the Picnic Call me to learn more about this important financial The Kiwanis Club of Aurora Pavilion. option from MetLife Bank. meets each Thursday at 6:30 pm, in Blossoms. Guests and visitors HG Luncheon Sandy Clements are always welcome. If you have Optimist Club 303-960-3830 an interest in our club, please con- We invite For the if in life.® tact Rich Richardson CP3, 303-368- you to join us on Thursday, July 5747. You will be his dinner guest for All loans are subject to property approval. Certain conditions and fees apply. Mortgage financing provided by MetLife Bank, N.A., your first meeting. 8 for our regu- Equal Housing Lender. © 2010 METLIFE, INC. L0809052954[exp0810][All States][DC] 11965 34 Heather ’n Yon, July 2010 Call Mattie Akers, 303-750-2283, Uniformed Services (NAUS) and Aug. 4, and information will be forth- for coordination of food or for more have a current ID card, meets in coming. Watch for updates in your information. Blossoms. Social time begins at 11 Heather ’n Yon. Forever 50’s golf: we have tee am, lunch at 11:45. Our meetings New members and guests are times every Friday beginning at usually have a speaker or some always welcome. For questions or 4:48 pm. Please be there 15 minutes form of entertainment. After an information, call Diane Hammontree, before, if possible. Bring a snack and outstanding program is presented, 303-766-9623 or Trudyliz Schneider, drink, as we socialize after playing. there is a business meeting. 303-755-2683. If you don’t golf, just join us around We function under the NAUS Women and Investing 7 pm on the pool patio for the umbrella, assisting when military- There will be no meetings in July “apres-golf.” related legislation is being consid- or August. Women and Investing will B211 ered. We also do community phi- move to the third Monday of the Our monthly Happy Hour will be lanthropy. Membership is limited to month starting in September, same 4 pm Tuesday, July 13, in Blossoms. widows who possess a current, valid time, same location.– Joan Layburn, ID card issued by the Department 303-690-3839. Lantzman the 2nd of Defense. If interested, call Dell This social club for Jewish resi- Benabese, membership chairman, NARFE dents of HG is having a picnic at 303-773-1861; Betty Swihart, No meetings in July or August. 5–9 pm Sunday, Aug. 1, Picnic president, at 303-366-0026; or Betty NARFE Chapter 1769’s next meet- Pavilion. For information, call Luttkus, anniversary chair, at 303- ing will be Monday, September 13. Eleanor Sobol, 303-750-4966, or 745-5830. This will be our annual BBQ at Mel Goldberg, 303-632-6518, by Blossoms. Wednesday, July 14. Seville Recreation Association NARFE is an organization SRA meets the fourth Monday for retired and current Federal 70 And Beyond of every month, 10 am, in a differ- This social club for those 70 Employees, which meets the sec- ent Seville building each month. For and older meets 1–3 pm on the ond Monday of Feb., April, June, information: Winnie Jennings, 303- third Thursday of each month, Cozy Sept., Nov., and Dec. If you are an 745-2854. Corner. We play scrabble. See you active or retired federal employee on July 15. For information, call Low Vision Support Group or spouse, join NARFE and pro- Deborah Acheson, 303-751-9710 or The HG Low Vision Support tect your Contract with America. 303-632-6690. Group meets the fourth Monday of For membership information, con- the month, 1:30 pm, Skyline Room. tact Jerry Biri, 303-847-4497, or HG PEO Group See you July 26. Betty Lucero-Turner, 720-733-1497; We will meet 9:30 am Monday, email [email protected]. – Irv July 19, Skyline Room. Coffee and Order of Eastern Star Dickstein, 303-745-6592 social time will be followed by a We invite all members of OES program and business meeting. All to join us for lunch at Blossoms on Genealogy Swap Shop HG PEOs are welcome. Guests the fourth Monday of each month, In September, a group of like- welcome, too. 11:30 am. There are a lot of Eastern minded family historians and gene- Star members who live in HG, and alogy researchers will begin gath- South Townhomes it is a good time for us (male or ering informally to swap research Our monthly Happy Hour will female) to get together. For us to ideas, genealogy geography, time be 5 pm Wednesday, July 21, in know how many reservations to and place, and stories on finding Blossoms. make, please call Betty Duncan, your ancestors. If interest, please Denver East High School Alumni 303-368-8725, or Betsy Wood, 303- join us in September. Email or call The East High School classes 752-2387, if you plan to attend. Judy Smith, CP2, jgsmith58@com- of 1936, 1937, and anyone else who Widowed Men & Women of cast.net, 303-745-0842; or Dave wants to come, meet at the Park Hill America Ross, CP4, dcross4548@comcast. Golf Course for brunch at 10 am on Welcome, all widows and wid- net, 303-369-2056. the last Saturday of every month. owers. Come visit us! Frolics Club Men and women are welcome. We meet the fourth Wednesday Summer has arrived. The club is We hope to see many of you. of the month at 11:30 am, Country making plans for a Fall membership If interested in attending or with Buffet, located at Mississippi and drive, then election of board mem- questions, please call Bettye White Sable Blvd. For information: Carolyn, bers. The new membership year is Garrett, 303-750-4002. 303-745-4119. October 2010 through September Society of Military Widows, North Townhomes 2011. With your participation, this Columbine Chapter #22 Our regular happy hour is club can experience another great The Society of Military Widows 5:30 pm Wednesday, July 28, in the year! If anyone found a pair of meets the fourth Saturday each Chat Room. designer sun glasses in the make- month. This great group of women up room during the Spring Frolics, whose deceased husbands retired Parkinson Support Group please return them to Security or the (Patients and Caregivers) from the military or who, themselves, CC Office as quickly as possible. – We will not meet in July. A picnic belong to the National Association of C. Normington is being planning for Wednesday, July 2010, Heather ’n Yon 35 Great Food, Great Prices Open Daily for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Carryout Available 720-246-0309 2 for 1 Thursdays (with the purchase of 2 beverages) Live Music on Fridays and Saturdays Book Your Holiday Parties with Us! 720-246-0304

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Rates from $69/night Call 303-745-6700 and ask for the Heather Gardens Rate. Fairfield Inn Denver Aurora 13851 E. Harvard Ave., Aurora, CO 80014 Rates are per room, per night, based on availability. July 2010, Heather ’n Yon 37 Flight D 1st P. Eakin Sports and Recreation 2nd D. Brooks, B. Roberts 3rd A. Aldrich, V. Beach Divot Divas (Ladies Golf) 3rd I. Staley, L. Pickrel The clinic with golf pro Bob Flight C Ping Pong Macaluso was rained out. It was re- 1st J. Hizer, M. Lee If you are interested in exercise scheduled for June 19. 2nd H. Handley, B. Nelson and good, clean fun, come join the Please check the bulletin board 3rd K. Kerlin, J. Wiese, L. Davis Ping Pong Club at HG in playing for the following events. Also, it’s Flight D table tennis. We play an advanced good to check your handicap, which 1st K. Liss level of singles every Monday, is re-evaluated each month. 2nd V. Beach, P. Eakin 12:30–5 pm; and an intermediate July 7: Shotgun-start tourna- 3rd I. Bamford, D. Boss, W. level of mixed doubles on Tuesdays, ment, followed by lunch and mem- Jennings Thursdays and Saturdays, 2–5 pm. If you would like additional informa- bership meeting, 11:30 am. June 2 July 23: (Friday) mixer with Flight A tion on our Club, contact Dee Moore, men’s golf club. Lunch at 11:30 am. 1st J. Griffis 303-755-7716. The next board meeting is 1:15 2nd C. Burns, J. Fitch, M. Hainey, Tennis Club pm Wednesday, July 28, Board S. Knight The following summer schedule Room. – Carol Mason 3rd S. Carson is posted at the Tennis Courts: Tournament Winners May 19 Flight B Men’s Doubles, 10–11:30 am Flight A 1st D. Osterberg Mondays and Wednesdays. (In mid- 1st S. Carson 2nd K. Shields summer, beginning time may be 9 2nd J. Brehmer, V, Di Guiseppi 3rd S. Platt am.) 3rd C. Golden Flight C “A” Women, 7:30 am Tuesdays Flight B 1st H. Handley, J. Wiese and 9 am Fridays. 1st E. Aarons 2nd B. Williams “B” Women, 9 am Tuesdays and 2nd S. Fontaine, G. Ptacek 3rd L. Davis, M. Lee 7:30 am Fridays. 3rd A. Gillis, L. Pickrel Flight D Mixed Doubles, 8:30–10 am Flight C 1st K. Liss, P. Eakin Thursdays. 1st L. Davis 2nd D. Brooks, W. Jennings Tennis Club Members and 2nd J. Wiese 3rd G. Anderson phone numbers are on the Bulletin 3rd C. Mason, P. Tetreault June 9 Board just outside the courts. New Flight D Flight A members are always welcome. 1st G. Crouter 1st J. Fitch, Anyone can join the club. You’ll find 2nd D. Davis 2nd D. Anderson membership forms in the Tennis 3rd L. Rosenfeldt 3rd C. Golden Club Box next to the Library in the May 26 Flight B Community Center. Flight A 1st E. Aarons For more information call Marvin 1st S. Carson 2nd M. Morton Plotkin, President, 303-696-7646, 2nd V. Di Guiseppi 3rd A. Gillis Judy Brehmer, 303-369-6258 or 3rd L. Donaldson Flight C JoAnn Fitch, 303-755-9793. Flight B 1st B. Toupin Billiard Club 1st S. Platt 2nd J. Wiese 8 Ball Winners May 18 2nd D. Osterberg 3rd J. Hizer 1st Jerry Joy, Jennifer May 2nd Rick Lastar, Betty Toupin Valery Van Matre, NTH, 3rd Jim Huter, Joselyn Bucholz picked up her goodie May 25 bag from Kathy Liss, 1st Chuck Finder, Jennifer May B209, at the “Rally for 2nd Steve Shapland, Gladys the Cure” Tournament Leher on June 16, an annual 3rd Joselyn Bucholz event that supports re- June 1 search on breast cancer. 1st Chuck Finder, Carol Books Liss was the tournament 2nd Joselyn Bucholz organizer for the HG La- 3rd Jerry Joy, Ann Dhority dies Golf Club. She later June 8 announced that over 1st Carlos Chavez, Elaine Blinder $1,000 in donations were 2nd Jim Huter, Ann Dhority made by women golf- 3rd Jerry Joy, Betty Toupin ers, some of whom are 9 Ball Ladies May 17 breast cancer survivors. 1st Bunny Ambrose

38 Heather ’n Yon, July 2010 2nd Carol Books need. No partner is needed — we 4th B. Karbach 3rd Dee Moore mix and match. 5th G. Smith, V. Hernandez May 24 We meet 12:45 pm Friday, 7th S. Galambos, R. Richardson, 1st Dee Moore Skyline Room. Information: Ethel T. Maestas, G. Gibson 2nd Ann Dhority Plotkin, 303-696-7646. C Group 3rd Bunny Ambrose Mah Jongg 1st G. Ritsema June 7 We meet every Monday and 2nd L. Morris, L. Mainland, 1st Virginia Faubel Friday, Cozy Corner, 12:30–4 pm. L. Liss, S. Mathieson 2nd Dee Moore You must have the latest Mah Jongg 7th T. Sandquist, O. Harris June 14 League card. We play for a maxi- D Group 1st Judy Brehmer mum of $3 — bring your quarters. 1st T. Fitzgerald, D. Orendorff 2nd Virginia Faubel All HG Mah Jongg players are 3rd L. Blumenshine 9 Ball Men’s May 13 welcome. For information: Lorraine 4th C. Duvall, T. Brooks 1st Jerry Joy Solomon, 303-696-8771, or Agnes 6th D. Meyers, J. Bongberg May 20 Skillman, 303-755-8209. Stroke Play May 28 1st Jerry Joy A Group 2nd Rick Lastar Bunco 1st J. McDonough The Bunco Group plays at 1 pm May 27 2nd G. DiPaolo on the third Thursday of the month, 1st Lucky Highfill 3rd J. Meyers, B. Rae Skyline Room. See you on July 15. 2nd Hi Reynolds 5th J. Lamb – Jackie Fitzgerald, 303-481-8999. June 3 B Group 1st Gil Gibson Square Dancing 1st M. Larry 2nd Tom Parko Fun, exercise, and friendship. 2nd T. Smith, V. Hernandez, June 10 Come square dance on the first and G. Smith 1st Hi Reynolds third Wednesdays of each month, 5th S. Galambos, G. Hizer 2nd Gil Gibson – Joselyn Bucholz 7:30–9:30 pm, Auditorium. C Group Everyone welcome! Call Will Men’s Bridge 1st R. Witterborg This group meets every Monday, Sinton with questions, 303-695- 2nd J. Pickrel, H. Steinberg 1–4 pm, Ceramics Room. Call 7624. Cost: $3 per person. 4th L. Liss, B. Cheatham George Dexter, 303-755-1066. Men’s Golf Club 6th G. Ritsema, R. Romero, Three Clubs & A Putter May 14 D. Mills, B. Riley Wednesday Duplicate Bridge D Group The HG ACBL Duplicate Bridge A Group 1st T. Brooks Club meets Wednesdays in the 1st C. Finder 2nd G. Hanes Skyline Room. Play begins at 1 pm; 2nd B. Rae 3rd D. Bloom however, help setting up is appreci- 3rd W. Gordon 4th D. Gowans ated. We try to start at noon. 4th J. Meyers, L. Rosa 5th D. Meyers We have a list of previous play- B Group 6th C. Duvall, J. O’Brien, ers, if you need a partner. Call Sally 1st D. Stanton, M. Gallegos, D. Hawkins Conger for information: 303-923- J. McLaughlin, Stroke Play June 4 3698. V. Hernandez, M. Larry 6th G. Bunnelle, B. Karbach A Group Thursday Duplicate Bridge 7th G. Hizer 1st T. Parko The HG ACBL Duplicate Bridge Group C 2nd G. DiPaolo, J. Lamb, M. Larry Club plays each Thursday, 6 pm, 1st D. Hartung 5th J. Anderson, R. White in the Skyline Room. No partner! 2nd J. Jackson B Group Come early and we will find a part- 3rd L. Liss, B. Budden 1st G. Smith ner for you. Information: Jan Black, 5th G. Crouter, B. Riley 2nd V. Hernandez 303-751-9177. D Group 3rd M. Gallegos Ladies First Friday Bridge 1st P. Tabor 4th D. Stanton, S. Gambos, We meet 10:30 am–4 pm, 2nd D. Meyers, B. Dickstein, H. Hein Friday, July 2, in the Auditorium. T. Brooks C Group Anyone interested in being a substi- 5th B. Maxwell 1st T. Brooks tute player may add her name to the 6th D. Hawkins, L. Blumenshine 2nd J. Pickrel, J. Regan list: call Juanita Campbell, 303-750- Stroke Play Winners May 21 4th G. Hizer 3793. A Group 5th R. Binder, J. Jackson 500 Club 1st B. Rae, R. Lastar D Group Want to spend a Friday after- 3rd M. Uknavage, J. McDonough 1st B. Riley, T. Cowan noon with fun people and “500” 5th J. Bender 3rd G. Hanes cards, too? We’ve got a friendly B Group 4th D. Meyers bunch who would be glad to help 1st M. Larry 5th G. Crouter, J. Heugel you with the rules of the game. One 2nd G. Dexter 7th C. Tabor, C. Duvall session is all the coaching you will 3rd M. Gallegos July 2010, Heather ’n Yon 39 BAYER EAR CLINIC, INC. "Over 20,000 ears of experience"

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40 Heather ’n Yon, July 2010 Employee Recognition coverage from falling on an already busy Mainte- Employee of the Month nance Department. Alexandra (Alex) Gilchrist is nearing her fourth year Alex does a great job as a part-time CC employee. Alexandra is a dependable, of juggling the many tasks hard-working and intelligent member of the HG team. associated with open- She is always willing to go the extra mile, even though ing the outdoor pools at 4 she is busy with college and works many hours in the am. She does not let the golf shop. She finds time to help when the staff is short- quirks of Seville’s pool sty- handed. mie her. She keeps a level Gilchrist currently opens the pools on Thursdays head and solves problems and Fridays so that the backup Pool Technician can as they arise. have two days off per week. This keeps the burden of Gilchrist is thorough and expedient in her du- ties. She is patient and Manager’s Report…from page 15 helpful to residents in the CC, and often covers her completed. B244 started. peers’ shifts when they Alexandra (Alex) Gilchrist • The replacement of the driveway snowmelt system for have scheduling conflicts. Community Center Facility B243 is complete. The CC staff feels Assistant/Pool Tech • Reroofing of B250 with aggregate coated steel shin- that Alex deserves special gles is in progress. recognition for her dedication and hard work. For these Employee of the Month: Alexandra Gilchrist, Commu- reasons Alexandra Gilchrist is named Employee of the nity Center Assistant/Pool Tech. Month for May 2010. – Calvin Eddy-White General Manager HGMD Foundation The first order of business was to thank Rita Wells for her many years of service and dedication to the Foundation. The committee presented Rita with a dozen roses and the assurance that her hard work has not gone unnoticed by the community. The following donations were acknowledged for the month of May: • B215 Association in memory of Nola Ehrlich. • Anonymous donors honoring David Gabriel, Rita Wells and Tony Taylor for their many years of service to the HG community. B250 Roof • William and Adelaide Joy in memory of Patti Rebollo. A new metal roof for B250 was installed in June. • B218 in memory of Elly Zareck and Patti Rebollo. Above: Lift (at left) raised material onto the 3-story • CP3 in memory of Glenna Griswold. building. First a liner, then some wood scaffolding was The latest project the committee accomplished is placed. Below: Workers use safety ropes as they place the purchase of the Wii for the Community Center. The the metal tiles on top of the scaffolding to complete the Wii is ready to be used — just stop by the reception desk new roof. Removing the old roof was the noisiest part for the key. If you are new to the Wii, keep an eye out of the process for residents. for the instruction schedule. You will be surprised at the amount of fun you can have using the Wii. As the new Chair of the HG Foundation I welcome any suggestions you may have. I hope to continue the high standard of commitment that has been set by Rita Wells and this committee. The next meeting will be Wednesday, July 7, at 11 am in the HGA Board Room. Guests are always welcome. – Mavis Richardson, Chair HGMD Director July 2010, Heather ’n Yon 41 Trips and Tours (Register for Trips marked “New!” on Sunday, July 3, 8 am. All other trips you can sign up today!)

Please call if unable to make a trip. $9 roundtrip for all others. TRIPS POLICY Resident plus one adult guest are All HG trips include an escort No transfers or refunds. permitted unless stated otherwise. and administrative fee. RTD fares Participants are responsible for sell- The local fare for SeniorRide are not included in trip fees and ing their ticket (preferably to some- and Senior shopper is $2 round- are to be paid to the RTD bus one on a wait list). Note that trip trip for passengers 65 years and driver when boarding the bus. Exact times listed are not actual depar- older and $4 roundtrip for all other change required. Drivers and CC ture times. Courtesy calls are made passengers. Trips to the Boulder volunteers do not have change 2–3 days prior to the trip to give Dinner Theater and The Wildlife available. check-in, departure times and any Experience are considered regional, Questions about trips? Call the other pertinent information needed. and the fare is $4.50 round-trip for CC, 303-751-1811. Recording about passengers 65 years and older and trip schedule, 720-974-6955.

Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse and Hammerstein’s South Pacific. A (This tour includes a one- Pearl Street Mall stunning revival produced by Lincoln hour break for lunch. Participants Wednesday, July 7, 10 am–3 pm Center Theater, South Pacific swept should bring money for their meal). This is our annual trip to the the 2008 Tony Awards®, winning Transportation provided by Dayton Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse. In seven honors including Best Musical Place. We are limited to 22 partici- Central Asia, teahouses serve as Revival and Best Director. pants. Make sure to sign up early. gathering places where friends meet Set on a tropical island during Cost: $14 to talk or play chess over a cup of World War 2, the musical tells the ro- All Shook Up - Arvada Center tea. Many teahouses are tradition- mantic story of two couples and how (RTD) ally decorated with Persian art, their happiness is threatened by the Wednesday, Aug. 4, 11 am–4 pm characterized by the use of motifs realities of war and by their own prej- Sing along with us to “Don’t be from nature — stellar, solar, and flo- udices. The beloved score’s songs Cruel,” “Jailhouse Rock” and “Love ral, by the repetition of patterns, and include Some Enchanted Evening, Me Tender” as a square little town by lavish decoration and color. This I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right becomes all shook up when a mo- teahouse accurately reflects this ar- Outa My Hair, This Nearly Was Mine torcycle-riding roustabout rolls in tistic tradition that dates back nearly and There is Nothin‘ Like a Dame. with a song in his heart and an eye 2,000 years. Cost $50 (lower side orchestra) and for the ladies. All it takes is a little Enjoy lunch, flavorful teas and $34 (upper center orchestra) rock ’n roll for the town to question dessert. Our final destination for the Senior Jazz Lunch @ Dazzles its intolerance. day will be to walk along the Pearl (RTD) With over 25 of Elvis Presley’s Street Mall, taking in the Boulder Thursday, July 29, 10:30 am–2 pm greatest hits, this musical is full of scene (including the Peppercorn). Featuring a live Jazz Trio, this mishap and mischievous madness Transportation provided by lunch includes your choice of three that is sure to rock the house. From Dayton Place, limited to 22. Sign up chef-inspired entrees, soda, coffee, the author of the off-Broadway hit early. Includes lunch, transportation tea or glass of red or white wine, musical I Love You, You’re Perfect, and all gratuities. draft beer or well drink plus great live Now Change and the winner of Cost: $22 jazz! Tax and gratuity included. the 2005 Theatre World Award, All Tutankhamun – DAM (RTD) Cost: $22 (Call for availability) Shook Up is a great show for all Thursday, July 15, 11 am Loveland Arts Tour – Denver ages. Cost: $14 Wait List History Tours Cost: $46 includes show and lunch Light Rail & Lunch at Katie Wednesday, Aug. 4, 10 am–3 pm Islamorada (RTD) Mullen’s In 1985, Loveland became the Friday, Aug. 13, 10:30 am–2 pm Monday, July 19, 9 am–1 pm first city in the state to set aside Islamorada Fish Company, Cost: $10 Status: Wait List money for art in public places. Now owned and operated by Bass Pro South Pacific (Buelle Theatre) valued at more than $6 million, Shops, is rich in tradition, atmo- (RTD) Loveland’s wide array of outdoor art sphere and one of the best food and Wed, July 28, 12–5 pm includes more than 250 pieces. beverage menus in the city. The res- “Simply Wonderful! Beguiling Presented by Denver History taurant atmosphere features several Theatrical Magic!” hails the New Tours, join us on this five-hour tour true-to-life oceanic scene depictions York Post for the breathtaking as we show you a wide sampling of and murals. The 13,000 gallon salt new production of Rodgers and the city’s art, whether inspiring, con- water aquarium behind the bar is troversial, beautiful or just plain old filled with many different species of Check out HG’s website: www. strange. Take in some of art’s most salt water fish that are indigenous to heathergardens.org enduring expressions. the Islamorada area. 42 Heather ’n Yon, July 2010 Cost: $2 / lunch cost on your own. Molly Brown Summer House and kitchen before viewing the five Senior Butterfly Pavilion (RTD) (RTD) upstairs rooms furnished with cham- Wednesday, Aug. 18, 10 am 2 pm Wednesday, Sept. 1, 10 am–2 pm ber pots, beds, derby hats, and an Enjoy a special day out just for Please put your name on the list assortment of other goodies from seniors at the Butterfly Pavilion! if you are interested in this trip. We the early 1900s. Experience beautiful butterflies fly- are currently on a wait list with RTD. You are welcome to use the ing around your head in the tropical Gates Planetarium (RTD) Victorian water closet, should the conservatory! Discover the exotic Tuesday, Sept. 7, 10 am–2 pm need arise. It has a special high-tank and fascinating lives of animals and Extraordinary images from tele- toilet that you won‘t find everywhere. their habitats. Join interactive learn- scopes on the ground and in space. After the tour we will eat lunch ing through informative talks and Stunning, never-before-seen visuali at The Old Capitol Grill in Golden. fun activities. Enjoy the sights and zations of physics-based simula- Price includes your choice of ribs, sounds at a reduced rate! tions. The dazzling new “Journey to chicken or salmon, served with scal- Cost: $11 includes admission and the Stars” launches visitors through loped potatoes, Texas toast and soft box lunch space and time to experience the life drink (includes tax & tip). Cost in- and death of the stars in our night cludes tour and lunch. Loud - This Is it! Heritage Square Cost: $20 Music Hall (RTD) sky, including our own nurturing sun. Sunday, Aug. 22, 11 am–4 pm Includes film and admission to State Capitol (RTD) Another great Loud show — fun the Museum of Nature and Science. Thursday, Sept. 30, 10 am–2 pm with your music favorites! Includes Cost: $11 Please put your name on the list all-you-can-eat buffet, show, coffee/ Wildlife Experience (RTD) if you are interested in this trip. We tea during dinner, dessert, tax and Tuesday, Sept. 14, 10 am–2 pm are currently on a wait list with RTD. gratuity. Excludes alcoholic drinks This wildlife conservation mu- Casino Trips and soft drinks. seum features natural history, fine Doc Holliday Casino – Central City Cost: $35 includes show and lunch art, and film. Located 10 miles south Tuesday, July 13, 8:45 am–3 pm buffet of Denver, the facility opened in 2002 Tuesday, July 27, 8:45 am–3 pm Coors Brewery Tour with lunch at and offers a wonderful experience Tuesday, Aug. 17, 8:45 am–3 pm Tony Rigatoni’s (RTD) for all who visit. $4.50 fee applies Tuesday, Sept. 14, 8:45 am–3 pm Tuesday, Aug. 31, 10 am–2 pm for RTD. Includes lunch, admission, Check-in at 8:30 am in CC Lobby. Come see and taste traditional Extreme Screen Theatre. Bus departs promptly. brewing in the Rocky Mountains! Cost: $15 All passengers get $5 cash Since 1873, Coors Brewing Com Astor House – Golden (RTD) back, and after one hour of play, pany has thrived on a legacy of qual- Tuesday, Sept. 28, 10 am–2 pm receive another $5. Names of par- ity, innovation and customer ser- A visit to the Astor House ticipating groups will be randomly vice. The newly upgraded, free tour Museum today will take you back called throughout the day. These includes a 30-minute self-guided to a time when people, not so differ- participants will receive cash bo- walking tour through the brewing ent from us, worked and played in nuses. Receive a coupon for soup, and packaging processes. Sample the frontier towns of Colorado. If the hot dog, cookie and one free drink. Coors fine products in the hospitality walls could talk, imagine the stories Friends and family (21 and over) are lounge. Shop in the Coors & Co. gift they would tell about the thousands welcome to join us! We must get a shop. of people needing a place to rest minimum of 40 to make these trips. Cost: $2 + lunch cost is on your own. and call home. (July 13 – maximum is 43.) Wander through the dining room Cost: $6 Status: Available changing 1858–1859. After the tour, on your own is optional at the Monet FYI…from page 30 we’ll hop on an RTD bus to Tocabe, Deck Cafe. COST: $25 members; a traditional American Indian restau- $35 non-members Morrison, Humphrey Memorial Park rant, returning downtown afterward. and Museum and the Golden Quilt Boettcher Mansion Bring some wampum or gold dust The Governor’s residence will Museum. Price includes bus trans- for your lunch! COST: $15 members; be open to visitors every Tuesday portation from Red Rocks, guide and $20 non-members through Aug. 24, 1–3 pm. Volunteers museum entry. COST: $35 members; Saturday, July 24, 9 am–noon of the Colorado Historical Society will $45 non-members. Denver Botanic Gardens provide tours of this elegant and his- Wednesday, July 14, 9 am–1 pm Meet at Gates Hall inside Denver toric home located at 400 E. Eighth American Indians in Early Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St. Dis- Ave in Denver. Free tour and park- Meet at Union Station, 17th and cover the history of Denver Botanic ing. 303-866-3682. Wynkoop. This two-hour walking tour Gardens on a walking tour with Gar- Farmers Markets of lower downtown highlights some dens senior curator Panayoti Kelai- Aurora Farmers Market I of the early interactions between dis, emphasizing the amazing tap- Buckingham Square Shopping Ctr Arapahoe Indians and white settlers estry of state champion trees that Tuesday, 11 am–sellout in early Denver. You will learn how exist throughout the gardens. 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The organization is a full-fledged concert band, including brass, reed and Center Events percussion instruments. Guests welcome. Register beginning July 3, 8 am, at the CC Reception Cost: $5 in advance or $8 the day of event Desk for all “New” listings. New Resident Social All sales final, no refunds or transfers. Saturday, Aug. 7, 4–6 pm, Skyline & Art Studio CC Hours: 6 am to 10 pm, Monday–Saturday What a perfect time to meet some of the newest HG 6 am to 8 pm Sunday • Phone 303-751-1811 residents! Light appetizers will be served. New resident Manager Annie Newton • Asst. Mgr. Melissa Clifford gift baskets will be handed out at the event. BYOB. Events Line Recording: 720-974-6955 Register in advance at the CC Reception Desk. Starlit Ball Cost: $2 for new residents (2009 to present) Saturday, July 17, 8–11 pm, Auditorium $5 for all other residents and guests (firm) Dance to a live band — Dean Bushnell’s Lil Big New! Quarterly Birthday & Anniversary Party Band playing music of the 30s and 40s and beyond. Monday, Aug. 16, 1–2:30 pm, CC Auditorium Door prizes and refreshments are included in this event If you have a birthday or anniversary in July, August, that grows every year. Alcoholic beverages will be avail- or September — this is the party for you! able in Blossoms. YES! We will have dance hosts! Cake and entertainment provided. Guests are Cost: $10 in advance or $12 on the day of event, welcome to join you on this special day. When you starting at 6 am register, please give the volunteer your birthday month Texas Hold ’em and day, no year required! This event is free for the Friday, July 23, 5 pm Practice, 6:30–10 pm Tournament, birthday participant or anniversary couple and $2 per Skyline Room guest. Advanced registration is required so there is We are increasing your starting value! Now every- plenty of cake. If you have people who are no longer one will get $2,000 in chips. Need more incentive to with us and they celebrated their birthday or anniver- pre-register? If you sign up by Wednesday, July 21, you sary in the months being celebrated, and you would get an additional $500 in chips. Are you an HG resident like to have their name read out loud in “remembrance,” and new to our Texas Hold ’em events? If so, you will please bring the list with you and give to Melissa at the get an additional $200 in chips. No limit bet. There will beginning of the event. Sponsored by Cherry Creek be prizes for first, second, and third place winners. Only Retirement Village. HG residents may participate. Delicious refreshments AARP Driver’s Safety and prizes sponsored by Harvard Square Retirement & Tuesday, Aug. 17, 1:30–5:30 pm, Art Studio Assisted Living Community Wednesday, Aug. 18, 1:30–5:30 pm, Art Studio Cost: $5 Tuesday, Sept. 21, 1:30–5:30 pm, Art Studio Golden Eagle Concert Band Wednesday, Sept. 22, 1:30–5:30 pm, Art Studio Sunday, July 25, 2 pm, Auditorium Bring your driver’s license and check for $12, made This band is a 30-45 piece all-volunteer adult com- out to AARP. Pre-registration at the Reception Desk is munity band, having men and women of all ages and required. (Each class has two sessions on consecutive backgrounds. The band is active throughout the Denver days that you must attend. Limited to 25.) metropolitan area and Colorado, presenting American Cost: $12 for AARP members; $14 for non-members band music from the turn of the 20th century through Status: Call or check at the CC Desk Pioneer Health Services Personal Care in Your Home: Affordable, Reliable and Quality Companion Care Hourly or 24-hours Services Provided: Companionship, Doctor Visits, • Visit our Showroom Assist with Personal Care and Daily Living Activities, Light Housekeeping and Laundry, • We Repair and Clean Blinds Medication Reminders, Errands and Shopping too! Freda Lamptey, RN, BSN 60 South Havana #612 720-206-5694 ALFA BLINDS 303•366•9266 46 Heather ’n Yon, July 2010 Home Improvement Showcase / Home Tour Men’s Day Saturday, Aug. 21, 10 am–2 pm, CC Lobby Monday, Aug. 30, noon–2:30 pm, Picnic Pavilion This will be the second time for this type of event Men get their day too! Get your pals together. You through the Community Center (CC). Vendors will be provide the beer, the CC will provide the brats! Socialize on site to display products and services for your home. and join in a few fun activities being planned, to include Tours of renovated homes will be conducted within HG. two Denver Bronco Cheerleaders who will sign auto- The last tour will start at 1 pm. All tours will start and end graphs. Please sign up at the CC Reception Desk by at the CC. Thursday, Aug. 26. Realtors who support the HG website will assist Cost: $5 with running home tours: Nancy and Bruce Henson New! Queen City Jazz Band with Heather Gardens Brokers at Re/Max Unlimited, Friday, Sept. 10, 7 pm, CC Auditorium Fred Smith with Re/Max Masters, and Cathy Ford with Cost: $5 in advance or $8 on the day of the event Heather Gardens Realty at Keller Williams. Vendors interested in promoting your home product New! Travel Series — New Zealand or service, call Melissa Clifford, 720-974-6931. Monday, Sept. 13, 10 am, Skyline Room Cost: $1 payable at the door Women’s Day Monday, August 30, noon–2:30 pm, Auditorium New! Stories from Rocky Mountain News Polly Letofsky, motivational speaker and cancer Tuesday, Sept. 21, 6:30 pm, CC Auditorium survivor, joins us to describe her walk around the Cost: Free world: Little Steps, Big Feat. Her book, 3 MPH – The Texas Hold ’em Adventures of One Woman’s Walk Around the World, Friday, Sept. 24, 5–6 pm Practice, describes her experience. 6:30–10 pm Tournament, Skyline Room Activities will encompass what women are all about We are increasing your starting value! Now every- and all that is important. For lunch: Crustless Quiche, one will get $2,000 in chips. Need more incentive to pre- Mandarin Salad, Lemon and Blueberry Scones. Wear register? If you sign up by Wednesday, Sept. 22, you your brightest outfit this day for it is your day to shine! get an additional $500 in chips. Are you an HG resident Please sign up at the CC Reception Desk by Thursday, and new to our Texas Hold ’em events? If so, you will Aug. 26. get an additional $200 in chips. No limit bet. There will Cost: $5 be prizes for first, second, and third place winners. Only HG residents may participate. Delicious refreshments and prizes sponsored by Harvard Square Retirement & Assisted Living Community. Firestone Cost: $5 New! Aurora Symphony Orchestra Complete Auto Care Saturday, Sept. 25, 7 pm, CC Auditorium For all your Cost: $5 in advance or $8 on the day of the event New! Jersey Boys – Doo Wop automotive needs Tuesday, Sept. 28, 7 pm, CC Auditorium Cost: $5 in advance or $8 on the day of the event

$10 OFF Oil Change with Mark your calendars for upcoming Events: Free Complete Vehicle 10/2 Game Night Open House: Bingo and more Inspection and 10/9 Optimist Pancake Breakfast 10/13 Miles High Banjos Tire Rotation 10/10 States Social 10/26 John Philip Sousa Band Free HG 10/22–23 Craft Fair 11/1 Community Potluck Shuttle Service 11/11 Veteran’s Day Event 11/29 Deck the Halls 303-696-8190 11/30 Volunteer Party 3120 S. Peoria (Regatta Plaza) July 2010, Heather ’n Yon 47 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING LOST SERVICES Massage can help improve help with light housekeep- Designer sun glasses In-home Pedicures/ circulation, promote relax- ing. 720-934-6234. ation, aid in joint mobility, lost during the Spring Manicures. 15 years ex- Steve Clapper, Home and reduce stress and ten- Frolics in the make-up perience, licensed, diabet- Health Aide. Have TB room. If found, please ics. $5 off first visit, in your sion. 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July 2010, Heather ’n Yon 49 Heat her Gardens Properties for Sale 3184 S. Heather Gardens Way #408 - $78,000 1br/1ba - 870 sq. ft. Alpha B – Quiet/private location shaded by trees. Remodeled kitchen & bath. Newer carpet & vinyl double pane windows & sliding door. Vaulted ceilings too.

3184 S. Heather Gardens Way #307 - $90,000 2br/2ba - 1200 sq. ft. Alpha A – Complete remodel – kitchen, new flr covers & new paint. New appliances & A/C’s. Mountain views. Convenient parking space. Exceptional value.

14001 E. Marina Dr. #507 - $104,000 2br/1ba - 1050 sq. ft. Somerset K – Wonderful home in great condition. Relax on the enclosed lanai & enjoy the quiet location & good views. Open floor plan & new paint too.

14091 E. Marina Dr. #510 - $109,000 2br/2ba - 1200 sq. ft. Somerset A – Great value. Screened lanai w/views of wildlife. Living rm & 2nd bed access lanai. Convenient underground parking space right next to elevator.

13991 E. Marina Dr. #106 - $114,900 2br/1ba - 1080 sq. ft. Atrium K – Desirable end unit in Atrium bldg. Lanai overlooks private, landscaped garden area. Laminate wood flrs, new paint, new carpet & more.

13661 E. Marina Dr. #512 - $126,900 2br/2ba – 1380 sq. ft. – Somerset C – Wonderful end location w/great views of wildlife from glass enclosed lanai. Large liv rm & formal dining rm. Storage closet on same floor.

14390 E. Linvale Pl. #412 - $128,500 2br/2ba – 1380 sq.ft. Somerset C – Fantastic home w/end location. Screened lanai w/mtn views. Remodeled kit w/new cabinets, floors & tile backsplash. Remodeled baths too!

13631 E. Marina Dr. #110 - $130,000 2br/2ba – 1200 sq.ft. Somerset A – Nice ground floor unit in great condition. Bright & cheerful location. Laminate hardwood floors & dome light in kitchen. Enclosed lanai.

14152 E. Linvale Pl. #305 - $144,500 2br/2ba – 1560 sq.ft. Somerset F – Great location w/views of quiet greenbelt from enclosed lanai. Large liv rm & formal dining. Murphy bed in 2nd bed. Comfortable master.

14279 E. Marina Dr. - $195,000 2br/2ba - 1176 sq. ft. Patio Home – Unique 1bed + office one level home. Remodeled w/updated kitchen, new paint & new carpet. Tile entry. Formal dining. Enclosed patio.

13661 E. Marina Dr. #407-9 - $238,900 3br/3ba - 2250 sq. ft. Somerset AK – Great end location w/views of golf course & mtns. Remodeled kit w/new cabinets. Built-in china cabinet in dining & bookshelves in master.

13961 E. Marina Dr. #508 - $249,900 3br/3ba - 2310 sq. ft. Atrium AK – Rare Atrium Executive on golf course. Gorgeous views of golf course, lake & mtns. Remodeled kit w/updated cabinets, custom counters & more.

13931 E. Marina Dr. #412 3br/3ba - 2310 sq. ft. Atrium AK – Fabulous Atrium Executive unit with the perfect location right on the golf course. Sold in no time at all.

The market is improving, give me a call!

Fred Smith Contact me for information on homes Heather Gardens Specialist Since 1997 for Rent too! RE/MAX Masters Visit www.Fred-Smith.net for a complete 303-930-5132 inventory of Heather Gardens or Heritage Eagle 303-771-9400 (Office) Bend with brochures and floor plans. www.Fred-Smith.net Contact me for a market analysis [email protected] of your home.

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July 2010, Heather ’n Yon 51 SERVICE DIRECTORY Projects Made Easy TV Repair & Sales We Clean Closets, Cabinets and Storage Areas. Custom Audio Video Solutions Rearrange Furniture, Connect New TVs, Run Errands…and Much More. HG references Consultation • Sales • Installation Bonded and Insured Cable and Satellite Services • HG Discount 303-850-0877 Kent, Donna and Ryan Hanson Alex 720-324-1577 CJ’s Appliance Service Carpet Cleaning • Carpet Stretching Refrigerators, stoves, microwaves, dishwashers, Carpet Repairs by disposals, washers or dryers. Over 30 years experience. Tri-R Carpet Care Inc. John Manley 303-825-4924 Kevin Stewart 303-898-1329

A-Ability Mobile Sewing Machine Service Helping Hands at Home, LLC In-home service • Free Estimates Assisting Seniors with Non-medical Tasks Free Pick-up and Delivery Transportation • Meal Prep • Light Housekeeping • Over 40 years experience • HG references Shopping • Laundry/Ironing …and more Insured, References Les 303-321-6148 303-766-9654 [email protected] Wall Coverings by David Complete Handyman Service American Pioneer: Screens, Shelves, Glass, Painting, Paper Hanging, Carpentry, Tile Drywall, Paint, Plumbing, Electrical, Pictures, etc. HG Pricing • Working in HG for 25 years Local and HG references • Satisfaction Guaranteed David 303-547-4280 Ron Christensen 303-589-5865 Painting and Wallpapering by Nathan Hauling and Junk Removal Quality work at reasonable rates. • Remove furniture, appliances, electronics, junk Crown molding • baseboard • chair rail installation • Entire property and estate clean outs Drywall • Texturing • Faux paint • Cabinets • Handyman • Donate charitable items • No job is too big or small Honest and reliable Nathan Cordova 303-341-5542 Jen 720-982-7856 www.cluttertrucker.com Al’s Chair Repair On-site Computer Services Frames Reglued • Springs fixed • Furniture re- Software • Hardware • Networking • Repairs • Upgrades paired and refinished • 30 years experience • Satisfaction guaranteed. Serving Denver 20 years HG references Technology Consultants of America & CNC Computers 303-361-6705 shop Call Al 303-820-3102 after 5 pm Bill 303-859-9150

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Steve Family Hair Cuts (President) Mon–Fri 9–7 • Saturday 9–6 Jo Ann 15416 E Hampden Ave (Everything Else) SE Corner Hampden & Plumbing Service Co. Chambers 303-841-4085 303-699-0856 Judy, Tammy, Cherie Hardra Plumbing Master Plumber since 1976 Faucets • Disposals • Toilets • Remodel Lowest price on Water Heater Replacement No trip charge to HG 303-621-5574 Harry by Gerry W. Scott Layman Painting REPAIR & REMODELING Serving HG for over 12 years Affordable Quality • Attention to Detail • Drywall Wallpaper removal, wall repair and painting • Flooring Free Estimates Phone: 720-297-2933 • Plumbing 720-842-4511 • Tile Gerry’s Custom Painting 720-838-3141 Pleased to provide estimates and references. • And More ... Sharpening Knives, Scissors, Yard Tools Cash or Check Accepted Paul Burns 303-750-8750 Sewing, Alterations and Home Décor Advanced Blind Systems A Little Nip Here, Solar Shades, Verticals, Faux Woods, A Little Tuck There Honeycomb I come to you! www.advancedblindsystems.com Call Jacki 720-201-1424 Arthur Payton 303-564-5516

July 2010, Heather ’n Yon 53 Although there seem to be Overheard @ HG fewer coyotes around these days, I encountered two one evening this spring, while walking my rottweiler, Here the Wild Ripper. OK, he’s not a rottweiller — he weighs 18 pounds soaking wet — but he thinks he is. Things Are! I approached the coyotes with by Mary Hafka interest, wondering if — true to This next item is subtitled, building continued to file out of the their reputation — they would try “Grandma Almost Got Run Over By elevator and the stairwell into the to devour my dog. Instead they ran A Reindeer.” When HG was con- garage, as usual, not knowing that like crazy for the safety of the golf structed 40 years ago on land adja- a potential trampling awaited them course. It did wonders for Ripper’s cent to the wildlife preserve, perhaps as they walked to their cars. Longo- self-esteem. Now he wants a re- someone should have anticipated ria stopped herding the deer several match. the wildlife already living here might times, to herd residents back out of Then there’s the encounter my have some reservations about their harm’s way, honking, shouting and neighbor had with two squirrels, new neighbors. waving frantically from the patrol car. Merle and Pearl, who were regulars It’s not uncommon, therefore, for Eventually, the deer was shown at his house. He fed them, against a few civic-minded deer to leave the the door. Damage amounted to a all advice, and enjoyed their com- wilderness preserve each spring, shattered garage window plus some pany as they performed cute squirrel and wander around HG for several damage to the Chevrolet parked un- antics on his lanai. weeks to be sure the humans are derneath the window where the deer But Merle decided he was des- keeping up the property. On May 21, came through. tined for greater things. Merle was one such deer was on HG grounds, The deer was unharmed. It’s tired of dining al fresco, and wanted making his periodic walk-around. likely he skedaddled back to the to be seated, with his mate, in the While inspecting the premises, wildlife area, and warned his fellow main dining room. Pearl waited out- Mr. Deer probably saw his reflection deer, “Stay out of that neighborhood. side, until she was sure Merle could in the window of a building’s parking Those people are crazy.” secure them a table. garage. As deer are territorial, it’s We at HG have regular interest- Merle broke into my neigh- theorized he charged the window, ing interactions with wildlife in spring bor’s house. He then learned what thinking it was another deer. and summer. My own running battle all squirrels learn, that it’s easier HG security officers have devel- is with the bunny rabbits, which re- to break into a patio home than to oped some expertise in deer wran- liably chow down each spring on get out — particularly when being gling over the years. The officer on what should have been my tulips. chased by a frantic man wielding a duty — Joe Longoria — is a former A few years ago, HG had prob- broom. Los Angeles cop, who undoubtedly lems with overly friendly coyotes. As Pearl watched anxiously saw some strange things while on Because these coyotes seemed to through the window, wringing her that job. have lost their fear of man — and paws, Merle ran from wall to wall, Longoria wasn’t prepared for were eyeing certain household pets room to room, trying to find a con- this assignment. At 3 pm, several rather like the rabbits eye my tulips venient exit. Hot on his tail was my calls came in, stating there was a — some residents clamored for the desperate neighbor, trying to get deer careening around the under- coyotes’ removal. Merle out of the house before his ground-parking garage of B214. Personally, I’d launch a cam- wife found out. (She’d TOLD him not Summoning up his best cow- paign to bring back the coyotes. to feed the squirrels). puncher talents, Longoria respond- They never bothered the tulips. After leaving trails of fragrant reed to the call, opened the door of the I did lose a pair of leather shoes minders he’d been there, Merle left parking garage, and tried to herd the to coyotes. The shoes were in my the home, herded through an open deer outside. He stayed in his patrol garage, which I left open while walk- door. The squirrels departed, Pearl car, he stated — not having a great ing the dog one evening. in visible relief. interest in hand-to-hoof combat I found one loafer on the front Merle’s leave-taking was huffier. — and tried to herd the deer while lawn. Its mate was never seen The two went in search of a new eat- honking the car horn. again. If the coyotes would just re- ing establishment that offered friend- Meanwhile, residents of the turn my shoe, I’d call it square. lier customer service. 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                                                                                                              

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