October 2013
President's Pen

Greetings!   

 

Isn't it nice to know that while our elected leaders are unable to deliver a budget this month, your Heritage Greens HOA finances remain in excellent standing with healthy cash reserves! Perhaps we should send our Treasurer (Wade Wilson) out to provide consulting to the folks in Washington.

 

Speaking of elected leaders, now is the time to act on that guilt if you have not yet volunteered to give back to this great neighborhood. We have a few positions opening up for 2014 and need your passion to maintain a strong HOA. Please send me an email this month if you can spare a small amount of time. It's a rewarding experience and a terrific way to truly be a part of your community.

 

The Architectural Control Committee is also finalizing a 2014 approved roofing materials list that we will vote on at the November meeting. This will provide homeowners with a great selection of proven materials and colors while maintaining the intended character and consistency of the roofs in the area. Input has been received from homeowners and contractors. As a result, we will eliminate the need for variance requests next year and revisit the list annually.

 

Please stay vigilant on reporting speeding in our neighborhood with the City of Centennial. Our streets are public but you can email or call law enforcement with concerns and license numbers if you see someone speeding or endangering our kids and other residents with reckless driving. You can also send an email to our Safety Officer (Rick Johnson) to help.

 

Lastly, hopefully you've noticed the extensive tree trimming on the common areas and Holly. We also need your help in maintain the trees on your property to be away from fence lines and sidewalks. The landscaping team is already planning an extensive update to the WOW factor of the neighborhood entrances to begin next spring.

 

Bring on the trick or treaters!

 

Jeff Rector, HOA President, HGPres@gmail.com, 303-570-8291
Remember to click on the advertisements you see in this newsletter to visit the advertisers' websites. Please support those companies that support Heritage Greens.

Heritage Greens Community Room

Did you know you can rent the Community Room for your next event?

Renting the room is a great perk for Heritage Greens Residents and has been used for events such as birthdays, team dinners, wine tastings and memorial receptions. Renting is easy and can be done online though our website.  For a $100 rental fee you can use the room, kitchen and restrooms for your next social or business event up to 65 people.

$50 Rental Fee for Up to 25 People
We want to encourage use of this great resource!  For the next three months, we will be trialing the rental of the facility for $50. This will be for groups of 25 or less.  You are responsible to leave the room in a clean condition, ready for the next rental. This includes taking out the trash, wiping down counters, vacuuming and spot cleaning bathrooms as necessary. You are also still responsible for any damages to the facility. Guest counts will be done during this trial period. Think of the ease of Hosting at Community Room instead of your home...no toys to clean up or floors to mop!

For more information, see the website (rentals must be submitted online) or contact Heather Kelly via email or cell phone 720-979-9921.
League Tennis

Congratulations to many of our residents who went to playoffs or districts with their tennis teams this season:

Suzette Loving, Vida Melvin, Karen Miller, Shelley Reed, Joan Eckrich, Jen Gruidel, Marla Terwilliger, Marybeth Touchton, Patty Nowlan, Heidi Elliott, Kristin Dimig, Tammy Nasse, Rene Meale, Heather Kelly, Diane Liberty, Ann Drexellius, Julie Garside, Kim Franzen, Isabelle Ittai, and Andi Renshaw.

Now that league is over, courts are no longer reserved for drills. Please reserve your own courts on a weekly basis.

We are currently working on new Heritage Greens tennis league rules which will be included in the next newsletter. These rules will go into affect for the 2014 season.

Enjoy tennis this fall!

 

Marty Smith, League Coordinator, mlsmiff@msn.com 
 
Meet a Few Neighbors!!
 
Jim & Andi Renshaw
5496 E Links Circle
303-888-1760
andirenshaw@gmail.com

Kids: Ryan (girl) 12, Sydney 11, Luke 9
Powell 7th grader and Lenski 4th & 5th Graders

Andi is a Physical Therapist and certified Pilates instructor.
Jim is the sales manager and VP of Land Title Guarantee Co.
We love to play tennis, hang with the kids, watch our kids play soccer and lax.

We chose Heritage Greens for the beautiful homes, the Blue Ribbon schools and the fantastic pool and tennis courts.


David and Pam Welker
4897 E Mineral Cir
303-475-2582
pam@distinctivehomelending.com       
 
Addison, age 13, and Ian age 9,
Addison 8th grade and Ian 4th grade; both at Aspen Academy but this is Addison's last year there.
 
David: Commercial Real Estate Broker with Jones Lang LaSalle.
Pam: Mortgage Broker and Owner at Distinctive Home Lending, Inc.
We like to ski and golf as a family, Kids play Lacrosse and Swim.
 
The location of Heritage Greens is very central to our lives. The neighborhood is very kid friendly and very active which was so important to us. The landscape is very mature and beautiful. The neighborhood has a great pool for our kids.  The people in the neighborhood have been so welcoming - thank you.

If you know new neighbors who would be willing to be featured in the newsletter, please contact news HGNewsWeb@gmail.com.
Recycle, Reduce, Reuse
 

The RE is already in Heritage GREens.  The day before trash pick-up you may place on your driveway with a "FREE" sign any item that you were planning to put in the trash the next day, but possibly someone else could use.  Please feel free to "take" these items from your neighbors in the true spirit of RE-ing.  "One man's junk is another man's treasure!"  Let's reuse, recycle, re - this items instead of putting them in the trash.
This is only advertised to the residents of the neighborhood.  We do not want to encourage drive-bys and increased traffic.

Just remember that the day before trash pick-up is RE-day.  You never know, you may find just what you need! 

  
Lois Lenski Elementary Awarded 2013 National Blue Ribbon
 
Our district elementary school, Lois Lenski Elementary, has been selected as a 2013 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence as designated by the U.S. Department of Education.  This is the second time Lenski has been awarded this honor, which puts this school amongst a very elite group of schools.  The Blue Ribbon award acknowledges and validates the hard work of students, educators, families, and communities in striving for - and attaining - exemplary achievement.  Lenski was selected for this award based on a comprehensive review of our achievements over the past five years. Only five schools received the award in Colorado, and Lenski is the only school within Littleton Public Schools.
Ding Dong!
 
Ding, dong! Did you hear that?

It's us! Some kids you know from Lenski Elementary at your front door. Behind our cute smiles is a request. Will you support our school?

No, we aren't selling anything. No magazines, wrapping paper, chocolate or popcorn. Instead your entire donation will go directly to fund the salaries of the specialist teachers we have at Lenski.  

These teachers help us in small groups in reading, computers and math. Small groups ensure each of us gets individualized attention and can learn at our own pace.

You can donate online with your credit card or write a check and we'll take it to school. Your donation is tax-deductible. A receipt with tax information will be emailed to you.

Any amount is appreciated. $15, $30, even $100. If we were selling something, think about how much you would spend. Our goal is to raise $80,000. The parents of Lenski have already raised over $50,000. Please help! 

Click here to learn more about Lenski Annual Giving and how PTO funds are used. Click here to donate online.

Thank you for supporting our school!

Love,
The Lenski Kids You Know 

 


Protecting Our Property Values - Yes on 3B
 

The Littleton School Board is asking voters to approve one question on the November ballot this fall which will allow the district to focus on much needed repairs and safety improvements in every school throughout the district. Issue 3B will provide $80 million in funds with no tax rate increase for Littleton residents.

 

Many of our school building are 50 years old and older. 3B will allow us to extend the useful life of aging buildings through much needed repairs. These repairs will include:

  • Upgrade heating and ventilation systems, including replacing original boilers;
  • Repair and improve power and electrical equipment;
  • Repair and replace fire alarms, fire sprinklers, and security systems;
  • Replace failing roofing;
  • Repair and replace inefficient lighting;
  • Repair and update outdated and deficient science labs;
  • Update wireless access points and improve technology infrastructure, including wired and wireless to support more science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).

Funds generated by 3B will benefit our students and will stay in the district.

Littleton Public Schools has a record of finishing bond projects on time and on budget. Littleton has a long record of academic excellence.   

 

For more information, contact Heather Kelly at 720-979-9921. 



Rocky Mountain Swim League Board President Wanted

The search has begun for 2014 RMSL Board President

If you are interested or know of anyone on your team who might be interested in running for the 2014-2015 Board President, we'd like to hear from you. For a more detailed description of the position, click here.

Luminaries and Butter Braids for Swim Team
luminarias

   

The holidays are just around the corner, and the neighborhood will once again be aglow with luminaries supporting the Heritage Greens Swim Team.  

 

Look for more information in the November newsletter.

Get It Approved Before You Make Changes

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). 

 

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


  

 
Heritage Greens Website
One Account Per Household
Each household has one account (that means you have to share your log in information with your wife/husband). 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.

Features
  • Click on Tennis, VB & Community Room Reservations to see when these amenities are available, as well as make reservations for tennis or volleyball courts.
  • Under Community Room you will find instructions and information on how to reserve the community room for an event.  
  • Check out Teen Services to see what services teens are offering around the neighborhood.
  • There is also the Find a Sitter page where baby and pet sitters can post their information.  
  • 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 want to sell with a photo. 
  • Under HOA Documents you can find all the information you need before making changes to your home, as well as minutes from the board meetings and financials. 
  • 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
South Suburban Parks and Recreation October Events

NEW! HoopCore Fitness-Hard Core Fun, Tuesday, October 15, 10 am, Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave. Littleton. Remember how much fun it was to hula hoop as a kid? Now, hooping is part of the fitness movement for adults as a drop-in fitness class! Benefits are many and include: improved posture, increased strength and agility, stress reduction, weight loss and loss of inches from the waist, improved muscle tone and flexibility. Burn up to 400 calories an hour! Babysitting is available. FREE Demo held Tuesday, October 1, 10 am at Buck. For more information, call 303-730-4610.

NEW! TRX® Suspension Training, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, October 1-31, Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial
TRX is more than just the most versatile piece of exercise equipment available; it is a complete training system. Perform hundreds of functional exercises. Perfect for all fitness levels, it builds strength, flexibility, core stability and metabolic conditioning. Classes, one-on-one, and semi-private training are available. Register online at www.sspr.org and check for class times. For more information, call 303-483-7089.

Individuals Who Influence-Speaker Series, Thursday, October 17, 12-1:30 pm, Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 Ridgegate Circle, Lone Tree
They inform us, lead us and enlighten us. They've spent a lifetime in Colorado and they have unique stories, knowledge and perspectives to share. Come enjoy "Laughaceuticals: Laughter as Medicine" a delightful interactive workshop, presented by the Kaiser Permanente Education Theater Program, which shows the benefits of laughter and positive social interaction. Light refreshments served. Please call 303-708-3516, for more information.

Senior Resource Day, Friday, October 11, 9:30 am-2 pm, Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave. Littleton, FREE.
Arapahoe Council on Aging presents Pathways to Wisdom. The Master of Ceremonies this year is Randy Penn, Mayor of Englewood. The Keynote Speaker will be Joseph Brady, MSTCM, L. Ac. Dipl. O.M, a nationally board certified practitioner of Oriental Medicine. Joe's humorous approach to health subjects makes him a popular keynote speaker on Healthy Aging in Mind, Body & Spirit. Those attending this free event learn about resources related to healthy aging, enjoy free food and prize drawings. Service providers, local business and organizations will have the opportunity to share information regarding their products and services. For more information, call 303-273-2855.

Spooktacular, Friday, October 18, 5:30-8 pm, Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial,
A safe "trick or treat" experience for children up to 11 years. Come enjoy the Haunted House, Little Spook House, Cookie Walk, Arts & Crafts, Spooktoddler, Trick or Treat Street, Carnival Games and more! Event is in partnership with the City of Centennial.  Register online at www.sspr.org. Prepay $4 prior to 7 pm Oct 16. Fee: $6 at door and beginning Oct 17.  For more information, call 303-483-7062.

Hoofin' it Through the Hollows Run, Saturday, October 26, 5:45 pm, deKoevend Park, 6301 S. University Blvd.
Take a spooky sprint at dusk along the Highline Canal. Enjoy music, goodies and prizes for best costume! All ages and abilities are welcome. Costume contest at 5:30 pm before start of race. For information, call 303-798-7515. Register online: www.RunningGuru.com/Event/HoofinIt

Monster Mash, Halloween Bash, Saturday, October 19, 6-9 pm, Family Sports Center, 6901 S Peoria St., Centennial.
Come enjoy a spooky laser tag challenge, eXerGame Zone, inflatables, bumper cars and the climbing wall. From 8-9 pm, enjoy a Halloween skate and costume contest. Skate rental included. No masks due to safety concerns. For information, call 303-708-9500.

Blood Screenings, October 15-18, 7-9:30 am, Buck, Goodson, and Lone Tree Recreation Centers & Family Sports Center.
University Hospital professional staff screens cholesterol and over thirty other blood components. Appointments are available or on a drop-in basis. 12-hour fast required.
·        Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 Ridgegate Circle, Lone Tree on Tuesday, October 15.
·        Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial on Wednesday, October 16.
·        Douglas H. Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton on Thursday, October 17.
·        Family Sports Center, 6901 S Peoria St., Centennial on Friday, October 18
For more information, call 303-730-4610.

Halloween Rec and Rock- Night of the Living Dead, Saturday, October 26, 7-10:30 pm, Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 Ridgegate Circle, Lone Tree.
Kids ages 7-14 come for crazy games, contests, concessions and costumes.  For information, call 303-483-7036.

Buck Blitz, Friday, October 11, 7-10:30 pm, Douglas H. Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton.
Youth have fun with friends, ages 7-14 and enjoy games and contests while listening to their favorite beats played by a live DJ. Swimming is available. For information, call 303-483-7036.

Swisher Basketball Skills Clinics (Boys and Girls), Saturdays, October 5-26, 9:15-10:15 am or 10:15-11:15 am, Douglas H. Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton.
Clinics will focus on ball handling, dribbling, passing, shooting, and rebounding. Basic offense, defense and rules covered. Come prepared to practice; players are encouraged to bring their own basketball. Tennis shoes required. All clinics are on Saturdays, for ages 6-8 or 9-12. For more information, call 303-798-7515.

Frankenstein Slept Here - A Youth Theater Production, Saturday, October 26, 7 pm and Sunday, October 27, 3 pm at Buck Recreation Center Theater, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton
Please join us for this youth full-theater Halloween production complete with costumes and sets. Purchase tickets online at www.ssspr.org, at the front desk of the Buck Center, or at the door. For more information, call 303-730-4612.

Passionately Pink BMX Race, Sunday, October 6, Register at 10 am, County Line BMX Track, 8650 S. Colorado Blvd, Centennial, 80126.
Show your passionate support for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure ®!  Pink your BMX bike, your gear, your tents, your car, your family and friends.  A prize will be awarded to the rider decked out in the most Pink!!! Fees $10 ($5 of every registration will be donated to Susan G. Komen for the Cure ®). Have fun and support a great cause to end breast cancer forever.

Glenn Miller Collection, Friday, October 11, 6-8 pm, Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 Ridgegate Circle, Lone Tree
Alan Cass, professor at the University of Boulder and curator of the Glenn Miller collection, will share some historic samples from the Glenn Miller Archive, a place that preserves the unique American music art form that was the soundtrack for one of the most significant historical periods in our nation's history. Light refreshments will be served.
Register at www.sspr.org. Special pricing for seniors. For more information, call 303-708-3516.