April 2013
President's Pen

Here's to daylight savings time! Literally overnight, neighbors garage doors begin to stay open a bit longer, front lawns become a place for getting caught up with fellow hibernators, and the sound of the kids playing can be heard until dusk.

 

Speaking of getting everyone out to kick off spring, we hope you were able to join us at Casino Night in the community room. It was a great event!  

 

I want to extend a special thanks to the tremendous number of homeowners that are aligning with the Architectural Control Committee in advance of their renovations this year. It's fun to see so many gorgeous approved roofs, patios and other improvements that are increasing all of our property values and further enhancing the character of this outstanding community. If you need the project approval form, click here. 

 

We need a welcome committee! Years ago we had a group of volunteers that welcomed new neighbors when they moved into the neighborhood. Over the years that has disappeared but I think it would be nice to get it started again. The welcome committee would drop off a little something for the new family and let them know how to get involved in the neighborhood. If you are interested, please contact me at HGPres@gmail.com.  

 

As a heads up, we are finalizing a neighborhood survey this month to send to all homeowners in May. The goal is to ensure the HOA's focus remains aligned with the needs of homeowners. Be on the lookout and we'll send more details in the May letter.

 

As always, we want to invite anyone who's interested to attend our April Board Meeting on Thursday, April 11 at 7 pm in the community room. The 2013 annual plan will be posted that night and please email me with any questions or comments you might have.

 

Go Rockies!

 

Jeff Rector, HOA President, HGPres@gmail.com
Remember to click on the advertisements you see in this newsletter to visit the advertisers' websites. Please support those companies that support Heritage Greens.

     

Gator Gallop - Monday, May 27, 9 a.m.

Please join your neighbors in support of our swim team at the annual Gator Gallop!

 

Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, 9 a.m.

 

This is a 2 mile fun run and walk sponsored by Anne Dresser Kocur of Fuller Sotheby's Realty and Leslie McGivern of Affiliated Financial that supports our Heritage Greens Gators. This is a great kickoff to summer and a fun way to reconnect with old neighbors and meet new ones! It is open to all Heritage Greens residents even if you are not part of the swim team.  

 

This year we will have some fun post-race activities including the opportunity to dunk our very own swim team coaches in dunk tanks! We have prizes for all ages and have created this special t-shirt for the 2013 Gator Gallop. Don't miss out!

  

Registration forms can be downloaded here and will also be available at the HG entrance signs. Registration with t-shirt orders are due by MONDAY MAY 13! We hope you can join us for a healthy run, prizes and fun!

 

Any questions, please contact Kristen Dimig 303-324-0181 kristen_dimig@yahoo.com or Missy Mooney 303-717-5293 bikemouse@aol.com.

 

Join the Lawton-Taylor Academy and sponsor a Gator Gallop age group! We are currently soliciting prizes from families or businesses to award our winning runners. We welcome all prizes, but please consider a simple cash donation of $40 which provides prize money to an entire age group of runners! If you would like to donate, please contact Kristen Dimig, Kristen_dimig@yahoo.com 

303-324-0181. 

Swim Team Registration and Gator Gear

The season is fast approaching. We have a fantastic group of coaches and lots of fun plans for the season. Click here to go to the Coaches Corner. There are bios with photos, and a letter from Head Coach Chad.

 

Registration:

Registration opens online. Click here  to register and follow the prompts to sign up your swimmers, select your for volunteer jobs and other swim team events. Registration is only available online.

 

Gator Gear:

Gear nights are Tuesday April 9 from 4 to 8 and Wednesday April 10, 4-6:30. Swimsuits and other gear will be available at the HG community room.

 

This is the year for a new suit design; come see what we've selected. As always the kids are also welcome to wear their old suits.  We would like to request that kids try to wear green suits to meets.  For the boys, there will be a choice between jammers or racer style suits.  In addition to the really cool new suits our gear committee will also be selling green plaid pajama pants, and items that can be personalized: swim bags, sweat shirts and swim caps. Please bring checks or cash, we are not able to accept credit cards. If you are unable to attend one of these evenings, you will be able to place orders for suits at Out of Breath Sports. For the other items, please contact Shelley Thompson at bobandshelley@comcast.net for ordering information.   

 

2013 Calendar:

Click Here for the Gator Events Calendar. Afternoon practices begin Monday May 13th!


Go to the team website often for the latest swim team news at heritagegreens.rmsl.org.

 

If you have questions or ideas about swim team, please contact us.


Go Gators!

Sue Carothers (720) 529-8042, sailkerry@comcast.net

& Holly Malcolm (303) 808-8682, hollymalcolm@comcast.net

Parent Reps, Heritage Greens Gators

 
Website Features - Teen Services & Find a Sitter

Do you have some teens, tweens or college age kids who want to earn some extra money this summer? Maybe they want to mow lawns, water flowers and pick up newspapers when neighbors are out of town, clean trash cans or run errands. They can list their service under a new feature on the website called TEEN SERVICES. Check it out! And if you need some help, hire a local teen!

This is not the place for babysitters. If your child wants to babysit, house sit or pet sit - check out the FIND A SITTER section. Your kids can post what they do, what they charge and when they available. Give it a try! And when you need sitter - hire a neighbor!

 
Tennis Court and Volleyball Reservation Online

Now you can reserve a tennis court or the volleyball court online. Visit our website at www.heritagegreens.org, log in (if needed) and go to the Tennis, VB & Community Room Reservations tab. From there choose a court to see the calendar of when the court is available or reserved. You can put in a reservation by just clicking the calendar when you would like to play. It's easy.  

 

It is very important to use the court when you reserve it or delete your online reservation if you can not use it. We want to be sure it is available to other residents.   

  
Tennis Season Begins

The weather is getting warmer and the courts are getting busy. As mentioned previously in the newsletter and email blast, there is a NEW RESERVATION SYSTEM.  Sign up sheets will be not be posted at the courts anymore. It is very easy, but it is a change and we want to transition as smoothly as possible. Click to read the Tennis Court Reservation Policy. If you have any questions regarding the reservation system, please email Marty Smith at mlsmiff@msn.com or Diane Liberty at familyliberty@yahoo.com.

Please remember that there is no cleaning service at the courts!  We rely on everyone to help empty the smaller trash cans on the courts into the bigger ones located outside the court fence. Please clean up after yourselves (especially league players) when using the tables next to court 3.  Also, please push the chairs back up under the table to protect the cushions in case of rain.  


Our facility is wonderful and we need everyone's help to keep it looking fantastic for everyone to enjoy. Looking forward to another great year of tennis!  

 

Marty Smith, League Coordinator

mlsmiff@msn.com 

 
Reserving the Community Room

All of the information and forms you need to reserve the Community Room are on our website under Community Room. Click here to see it.

We have added a calendar so you can check availability of the room. Your reservation cannot be established until you fill out the reservation information online and it has been confirmed by Heather Kelly. However, if there is no name on the date/time you are looking at, it is likely that it will be available.
Please Pick Up What is Left Behind
 
We have been hearing about dog poop in neighbors' yards, especially those on the main thoroughfares. Please keep an eye on your pouch and pick up what they leave behind!

Need a New Roof or Want to Do Some Remodeling? 
Use This Form and Get it Approved in Advance!

The Architectural Control Committee must approve all updates and changes to homes, roofs and landscaping. Requests should be made 30 days prior to work starting.

 

Requests should be submitted in writing to ACCU per the request form (click here). If you are thinking about a new roof, please review the approved roofing materials (click here). 

 

ACCU tracks requests and forwards them to the Architectural Control Committee. The committee consists of homeowner volunteers and has 30 days to review and approve requests. Owners are not contacted during the process unless additional information is needed.

 

Click here for more information and to review all the documents before submitting your request.   


Neighbors and Nonprofits: Chip in for Technology for Lois Lenski

   

2nd Annual Lois Lenski Elementary School Golf Tournament

 benefiting the Technology Fund

 

Monday, May 6th

Meridian Golf Club

9742 South Meridian Boulevard

Englewood, Colorado 80112

 

Shotgun start at 1 pm; box lunch available at noon

Social hour, awards and grill buffet to follow

$600 per foursome; $150 for single golfer     

 

REGISTER HERE 

 

Please contact Heather Kelly at 720/979-9921, hmkelly@gmail.com or Suzette Loving at 303/681-1711, suzetteloving@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Also we still have a small number of hole sponsorships are available. Contact Heather Kelly for information.

All proceeds go directly to the Lenski Technology Fund that supplements district funding to ensure the most up-to-date technology possible for Lenski students.
 

Neighborhood Safety
  • Keep doors and windows locked at all times.
  • Never open the door for someone you don't know.
  • Use automatic timers to turn on the lights when you and your family aren't home so that it looks like you're home.
  • Don't leave a spare key under the doormat or in your mailbox.
  • Keep bikes, skateboard and sports equipment inside the house or garage when you're not using them.
  • Install motion detector lights around the outside of your house, including side doors, garage doors and the balcony.
  • Get to know your neighbors so you can work together and look our for each other if there is any suspicious behavior going down in the 'hood.

Rick Johnson, HG Safety Guy  

 
Recycle, Reduce, Reuse

rcycle ReCycle:  It is time to do that yard work - aerating, power raking and trimming.  Think about putting your yard trash in recyclable lawn bags or directly in your trash bin, so it will break down quicker at the dump.

ReCycle: If you have an old TV - you can take it to Best Buy and they will recycle it for free.

ReUse:  As the spring cleaning bug hits - think about gathering your items for the neighborhood garage sale that is a few months away or donating it to a worthy cause.

 
 
Heritage Greens Website

Log In Information

Each household has one account. The user name is the email associated with the address. If we have two emails for your household, only one of them will be the user name. The password is a random set of letters and numbers. If you lost your log in information please contact me at HGNewsWeb@gmail.com.

Updating Your Profile - Resident Directory
One of the first things you should do when you visit the website is update your profile. Click on
Your Profile on the left at the top. Please change your password to something you can remember and fill in the remaining information.

You may choose not to show your profile or certain personal information, but I encourage you to leave all the
"Show" questions as Yes. This is the Heritage Greens Resident Directory and replaces the printed book. Only residents will be able to see your information, not the public or spammers. So fill in all the details now and if you ever want to hide your information later, you may do so.

Features
  • Under Residents is information on volunteers, architectural compliance, HOA documents, upcoming social events, the pool, tennis courts and how to reserve the community room.  
  • The Message Board allows you to post your own message to the neighborhood. Be sure to click My Subscriptions at the top to choose the topics that interest you.
  • There is a Classifieds
    page so feel free to post what you wan
    t to sell, or what you are looking for, and be sure to include a photo.
  • There is also the Find a Sitter page where baby and pet sitters can post their information. 
  • And don't forget all the information in the Resident Directory. You can search for friends and neighbors by their name or address.
If you have any questions, problems or concerns, feel free to contact me directly.
 
Heidi Elliott, HG News & Web