November 2013
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Heritage Greens

Lighting of the Luminaries

  

Please join your friends and neighbors in participating in a long standing Heritage Greens tradition on Christmas Eve in the

Lighting of the Luminaries!

 

This tradition has been a Heritage Greens Swim Team major fundraiser for over sixteen years and we are excited to announce it again this year.

 

Back by popular demand, we are offering a variety of delicious Butter Braid pastries.

 

Please click here to download the order form! We would like to receive your orders by December 1st. Thank you!    

 

Questions? Please contact
Holly Malcolm, hollymalcolm@comcast.net or

Beth Thompson, beththompson0304@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.
 
League Tennis Players

Please read through the new rules and procedures for league tennis at this link and listed below. This concerns anyone that is already playing league tennis in the neighborhood and also anyone that would like to play on a HG team. I would encourage all current league and potential league players to read these procedures carefully. 

Feel free to email or call with any questions

Thank you
Marty Smith, League Coordinator, mlsmiff@msn.com, 303-507-9605
Heritage Greens League Tennis Rules

Goes into effect for the 2014 Season

 

Captains and Teams

  • Captains may request team numbers starting December 1st. Team number requests must include a completed roster with minimum roster requirement.
  • All captains must be residents and attend captain meetings or send a delegate.
  • If a new team requests to play at Heritage Greens there are two ways that the home spot will be granted.
    • Seniority will apply (the team that had the spot last year will get the spot again)
    • Rotation will apply if all teams affected agree to rotation and work out their own schedule.
    • Current teams that are already affected will rotate within level.
  • All new Heritage Greens teams must have a minimum of 60% residents on initial and final rosters, even if there is not a wait list for that league.
  • All USTA/CTA rules apply.

 

Players

  • Rostered residents from the previous year automatically get a spot on the same team the following year.
  • Residents who are not currently on a team must submit their name and requested leagues to the league coordinator by dates listed in the timeline via email only. Captains will not maintain team wait lists. Any resident who misses the deadline will not be guaranteed a spot.
  • League coordinator will alert captains of residents who have requested to play by January 5/April 5.
  • Captains must take residents on their teams until the wait list is satisfied or the minimum roster requirement is met (as determined by the USTA and CTA), or the team reaches the cap (12 for five court leagues, 8 for three court leagues). Captains may choose to have more players than the cap. Captains may also choose to have less than the cap as long as the resident wait list is fulfilled.
  • Priority is given to players in this order:
    1. Residents playing in level who have submitted their request by the deadline.
    2. Residents requesting to play up or nonresidents (captain's discretion). Captains are not required to take a player who is not playing at level.
  • If all residents have been added from the in-level wait list, captains may include nonresidents. Nonresidents are not guaranteed a spot the following year.
  • Any residents who do not get on a Heritage Greens team may stay on the wait list for that year and be added later at the captain's discretion.
  • League coordinator manages all the wait lists per level and league for that year. The wait lists are cleared and started over each year.
  • Coordinator will do her best to provide assistance to any individual or team that does not get a space at Heritage Greens.
  • Non-residents may pay a league administrative fee.
 

Timeline

Late November - ratings come out

Early- mid January - captain meeting

 

Early Leagues (April-June)

  • December 5-15 - Individual residents who wish to join a team must submit their names to league coordinator via email only in order to be placed on a waitlist. This includes individuals that are moving between levels and need a new team.
  • ByJanuary 5 - League coordinator alerts captains of resident requests.
  • By February 10 - Team number requests and initial rosters due to league coordinator.
  • By March 1 - Team numbers given to captains if rosters are complete
  • March 1 - Final rosters due to league coordinator. Any roster changes, addition or deletions after March 1 need to be given to the league coordinator
  • Trio League will be determined by a lottery-requests need to be made by early league timeline

 

Late Leagues (July-Aug)

  • By April 1- Individual residents that wish to join a team must submit their names to league coordinator via email only in order to be placed on a waitlist. This includes individuals that are moving between levels and need a new team.
  • By April 5 - League coordinator alerts captains of resident requests.
  • April 15 - Team number requests and initial rosters due to league coordinator.
  • By April 30 - Team numbers given to captains if rosters are complete.
  • April 30 - Final rosters due to league coordinator. Any roster changes, additions or deletions after April 30 need to be given to the league coordinator.

 

Any team submitting a request after the deadlines will be given a spot based on availability.

 

Team Drills

  • Only one court per drill
  • Drills are up to 1 ½ hours
  • Only one drill per team per week
  • Courts are reserved by the league coordinator
  • Nonresidents may drill with residents as long as they are on a Heritage Greens team.

 

Violations

Any violation to these rules will result in up to a year's suspension for the entire team for that particular league.

 

Rules Review

These rules will be reviewed and revised as needed after the 2016 season.

  
Meet a Few Neighbors!!
 
Shawn Donohoe and Kim Roose-Donohoe
4650 E. Links Parkway
720-255-4698
sdonohoe@dlrgroup.com
kimberly_roose@cable.comcast.com

Max Roose - 13 - Powell Middle School - plays football and baseball
Gabby Roose - 10, Lenski Elementary - plays soccer and basketball
 
Shawn is Southwest Regional Manager and Marketing Director for DLR Group (architectural firm)
Kim is Regional Account Manager for the Advertising Division of Comcast
 
Shawn & Kim enjoy tennis, golf, traveling and music.  Shawn is a percussionist.
 
They had friends in Heritage Greens and were thrilled to find a home on the golf course.
 
 
Geoff and Kristin Morris
5201 E. Otero Pl.
303-905-8400
kristinmorris79@gmail.com
 
Jackson - 3
Bentley - 1
 
Geoff is self employed and Kristin is in medical sales.  They love spending time outdoors and activities to keep up with their 2 boys.
 
Kristin lived in Heritage Greens throughout high school and loved the neighborhood.  She is excited about the opportunity to make HG her home again with her own family.
 

If you know new neighbors who would be willing to be featured in the newsletter, please contact news HGNewsWeb@gmail.com.
From the Social Guys 2013
 

From Matt Mercer & Lucas Wilson  

(& their beautiful, supportive wives):

 

Wow, it was a great social year. Thanks for everyone that volunteered and participated to make the many social events a success this year.

 

We started the social year off with the Annual Casino Night. A great group of neighborhood folks gathered to socialize over craps, blackjack, cocktails & appetizers. Did you know the capacity of the clubhouse is 65? While we did not exceed this capacity, we did have all of the gambling tables filled.

 

4th of July brought wonderful summer weather for a morning parade and all-day BBQ pool party. This day could not be pulled off without all of the neighborhood volunteers, our gator swim coaches & our pool staff. Did you know?

  • There is possibility of more gold medals for our HG community as we now have a team of synchronized swimmers
  • Annually, $300 worth of coins covers the bottom of the pool for the enjoyment of diving kids
  • The lifeguards or swim coaches win the relays year over year.

Mid-summer, a bunch of neighbors got on-board the Banjo Billy's Bus Tour and ventured outside the neighborhood for a history tour of Denver - complete with a bouncing open air bus, quirky tour guide and beverages in hand. Did you know that Cheesman Park used to be a cemetery? When there is a light dusting of snow, you can see the rectangular shapes of old burial plots throughout the park.

 

On the Bayou: HG Boil was the Annual HG Luau in disguise in September. Shrimp, Sausage, Potatoes were tossed on the tables in true bayou fashion. And boy was it tasty & a fun adult evening. Did you know that no lifeguards means no after-dark cannonballs? Well, maybe there was some rule breakers at the Boil.

 

Last official social event of the year was the family-friendly HG Oktoberfest. The first year of this event proved that it's a mainstay. We had over 50 families participate in hayrides, various activities for the kiddos and a bonfire to keep everyone warm in the crisp fall air. Did you know that 83 candy apples, 180 donuts, 175 brats, 811 ounces of root beer and 3968 ounces of beer were consumed during this event? The kids got their sugar fill & the adults enjoyed their beverages.  

 

We'd like to give a few shout-outs to people who have gone above & beyond helping the Social Guys during the 2013 season: 

"Volunteer Family of the Year". The Gruidel Family - Jen volunteered for every social event often working longer than her scheduled shift along with volunteering her husband, Jeff - even if he preferred to "just be social". Thank you, Jen & Jeff.

 

"Last Minute Go-To Clan".  A shout out to the Elm Ct. and Elm Ct. adjacent.  You know who you are and we often called upon you to secure the last minute party essentials (such things as beer, toasters, propane, ice, fire pits and volunteering when the sign-up list was desolate). We couldn't have done it without you!


"Social Communication Master" Heidi Elliott helped us set-up the "prepay" link option for events along with consulting on our ads for the newsletter and email blast communications. She even sent out an email blast for us from her family vacation. Thank you, Heidi.

 

As we pass the torch along to our successors, we have a few tidbits of advice:

1) You can't please everyone but we feel like we pleased most.

(Complaints can always be texted directly to the HOA president at 867-5309)

2) Most of our great ideas originated at the Sunset ...we are happy to share if you are buyin'. 

3) [this entry has been censored]

4) Don't let it rain on the 4th of July.  

5) Be out by 10:00 pm sharp.

6) The only thing useful in "The Social Binder" is the Margarita recipe.

7) Last but not least, we leave you with:

Did you know? You are about to embark on a fun journey of meeting great people who enjoy celebrating this wonderful neighborhood! Enjoy yourselves!

 

Matt & Lucas


Neighbors and Nonprofits: Inner City Christmas Party

christmas-present-boy.jpg The youth at St. Thomas More Parish want to thank the residents of Heritage Greens for their generous support in the past years. Your support makes it possible to hold this event for 4- and 5-year-old students from Denver Public Schools.

          

On December 10, hundreds of young children will come to St. Thomas More for a day of celebration and fun. The children will enjoy a puppet show, face painting, lunch, a magic show, balloon animals, coloring, playing, and, of course, a visit and gift from Santa Claus.

          

In the past, Heritage Greens has been a generous sponsor to help with the cost of putting on such an event. Food, entertainment, supplies and gifts (approximately $25.00 for each child) need to be purchased or donated. Remember, for many of these children, this will be some of the few gifts they receive. Any donation you could make would be appreciated. Please mail your tax-deductible check, payable to St. Thomas More Church, to 8035 S. Quebec St., Centennial, Colorado 80112, attention David Tschumper.

          

The party is December 10, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in McClellan Hall. If you would like to come and help the teenagers of STM, or make cookies, or serve lunch, please contact David Tschumper in the Youth Ministry Office at youth@stthomasmore.org. If you have any further questions, please call Shari Lamb, a HG resident, at 303-740-7897.


Recycle, Reduce, Reuse
 

What can I recycle?  Just about everything!  

Tabs from cans:  save and give to Ronald McDonald house
Glasses: prescription and non : most eyeglass offices will donate to Lion's Club who give these to people who are in desperate need of eyeglasses
Books: library or a school
Clothes: any local charity
Old tennis shoes: Nike store at Colorado Mills or recycledrunners.com
TVs: Best Buy
Plastic - glass - cardboard : put it in your recycle bin
printer cartridges / cell phones : check with local schools - many have a recycling program from which they can benefit  
advertise on Craig's List  or in the HG newsletter
Christmas trees: between Dry Creek and Arapahoe on Holly
Christmas lights: Home Depot
CFL's: Home Depot
rechargeable batteries: Home Depot
CDs/DVDs: Second Spin
Hangers: local dry cleaners

What shouldn't you recycle in your recycle bin?

pizza boxes - unless you are willing to cut apart and only put in the non-greasy parts!
containers that have a coating - milk - juice boxes, etc.  plastic jugs are fine!
leftover cleaning chemicals/ medicines etc. - Waste Management provides a service for this  

From Centennial: Street Sweeping and Yosemite Closed

The sweeping of public streets in the City of Centennial is currently underway. The dates for our neighborhood are 11/18-11/22.

Please move your vehicles off the street to ensure a clean sweep through our neighborhood.

You can click here to see a map and sweeping dates.

Yosemite St. remains closed in both directions between Dry Creek Rd. and Mineral Ave. due to a water main break. Due to extensive damage to the roadway, crews will need approximately 3 to 4 days to complete these repairs, weather permitting. It is anticipated that Yosemite St. will re-open by the end of this week. Water service has not been disrupted in the area. Alternate routes are advised. Motorists may use Mineral Cir., Quebec St. and Chester St.
Remodeling, New Roof?

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 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.

Community Room Coordinator Position Open (Jan. '14)
We are looking for a willing pair (buddies if you like) to take over the responsibilities of renting out the HG Community Room. This is a great way to give back, be involved and add to the strength of our community.  The time commitment is 1-4 hours/per week. Please contact Heather Kelly, 720-979-9921, hmkelly@gmail.com if you would like to find out more.
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 Events

November is Great Skate Month, South Suburban Ice Arena, 6580 S Vine St, Centennial and Family Sports Center, 6901 S Peoria St, Centennial.
Special offers on Learn to Skate & Play Hockey classes. For more information, contact Gerry Lane at gerryl@sspr.org or 303-798-7881, ext 33304.

Black Friday Camp, November 29, 7 am - 6 pm, Family Sports Center, 6901 S Peoria St, Centennial
Enroll in our state-licensed program that keeps kids busy with activities such as laser tag, ice skating, sports and activities in the Sports Dome, the eXer-Game Zone, bumper cars, inflatables and more. Morning/afternoon snacks and lunch included in fee. Ages 6-13 years. For more information, call 303-754-0552.
 
Thanksgiving Break Camp, November 25-27, Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial, and Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 Ridgegate Circle, Lone Tree.
Ages 5-10 (at Goodson) and 5-12 (at Lone Tree) have fun swimming, group activities, crafts, field trips and more. Pre-registration by Nov 11 and completion of state required documents (emergency info form and immunization records) prior to participation is a must. Please contact Mary Kaminski for required documents at 303-708-3518 or 303-435-8242.

Colorado Journey Miniature Golf Course, 5150 S. Windermere, Winter Hours, November 1, 2013-March 9, 2014, Saturday and Sunday, 12-5 pm.
Enjoy being outdoors on a Colorado sunny winter weekend day. For information, call 303-734-1083.

FREE! South Suburban 27th Annual Arts and Crafts Fair, Saturday, December 7, 9:30 am - 4 pm Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial.
Annual event featuring 75 vendors offering a variety of unique handmade items, ideal for gift giving. Concession stand will be open for those hungry shoppers. There is still room for vendors. For more information, call 303-483-7074.
 
Individuals Who Influence-Speaker Series, Thursday, November 7, 1:30-3 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. This month's featured topic is The Wounded Warrior Project. Presenter Toby Montoya, Army veteran, served in Iraq and Afghanistan and survived an IED blast. Light refreshments served.  Please call 303-708-3516, for more information.

Thursday Lunches in November, Doors open at 11:30 am, Lunch served at noon, Douglas H. Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton
Best weekly Lunch Deal in town! After lunch when the dishes are cleared, remain for senior friendly presentations. For reservations and more information, call 303-730-4605 by Wednesday at 1 pm.

Parents Night Out, Friday, November 15, 6-9 pm, Goodson Recreation Center Gymnastics facility, 6315 S. University, Centennial.
Kids enjoy a night out in a safe environment and are entertained in our state-of-the-art gymnastics facility. For more information, contact Ashleighk@sspr.org. Please feed children before arriving at the gymnastics facility or send a snack. No food or beverages supplied.

10% off all Personal Training Packages Nov 29-Dec 31, Douglas H. Buck Community Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave. Littleton, Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial and Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 Ridgegate Circle, Lone Tree.
Adult Personal Training Certified and experienced trainers teach beginning or advanced techniques to ensure success in exercise programs and improve your current fitness level. Inquire about blood pressure, circumference and/ or body fat measurements during your first appointment. Personal water exercise programs also available. For more information, call 303-347-5999.

Holiday Admission 10% off Special,  November 21-December 31, at Douglas H. Buck Community Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave. Littleton, Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial and Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 Ridgegate Circle, Lone Tree.
For Passes, Punch Cards, and Personal Training, and includes, drop-in fitness classes, weight room, state-of-the-art cardiovascular equipment, running track, indoor cycling, leisure pool and gym. For more information, call 303-347-5999. Sale is not valid for gymnastics punch cards.

Movie Night, Saturday, November 16, 5-9 pm, Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 Ridgegate Circle, Lone Tree
Ages 3-12 (potty trained) are invited to have pizza dinner, popcorn, animal crackers and juice while watching movies. Bring a pillow or blanket. Supervised by a trained child care staff member.  Babysitting will be available 5 - 7 pm for children 3 and under during the Lone Tree Movie Night. For more information, call 708-3518.

South Suburban Pottery Guild Sale, November 18-20, 8 am - 8 pm, Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. University, Centennial.
Holiday gift ideas. Free Admission and parking.
 
Lifeguard Training, November 6-16, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Fri, 5-8 pm or Saturdays, 12-5:30, Douglas H. Buck Community Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave. Littleton
The American Red Cross Training course teaches candidates the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies quickly and efficiently. Must be able to complete the following pre-requisites: Must be able to swim 300 yards continuously using freestyle and breaststroke as well as swim 20 yards and retrieve a brick from a 10 foot depth and swim it back under one minute and forty seconds and tread water with hands above the surface for 2 minutes. Ages 15-Adult. For more information please call 303-730-5219.

Babysitter's Training, Friday, November 23, 9 am - 5:30 pm, Douglas H. Buck Community Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave. Littleton
Learn what every parent wants in a safe and responsible babysitter with the American Red Cross Babysitters Training course. Ages 11-15 years. For more information please call 303-730-5219.

FREE Denver Nuggets Skills Challenge, Saturday, December 7, Douglas H. Buck Community Recreation Center Gymnasium, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton
Boys and girls ages 7-14 test dribbling, passing and shooting skills. Top boy and girl in each age group may have the opportunity to attend a statewide event.  Pre-registration is not required; please bring a copy of your birth certificate to register at the event. For more information, call 303-798-7515.
Ages 7-10 Registration 9-9:30 am                        Event begins at 9:30 am
Ages 11-14    Registration   10:30-11 am            Event begins at 11 am
 
Community First Aid, CPR & AED Training, Saturday, November 16, Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. University, Centennial.
Do you have the skills to save a life? Learn the techniques used with adults, infants and children and how to respond to injuries and sudden illnesses in a systematic manner, preparing you to help in an emergency situation. Upon completion, receive certification in ARC First Aid and CPR/AED for adults, children and infants. Fee includes book and certification. For more information call 303-483-7078.
 
South Suburban Recreation Centers feature Local Artists in November
South Suburban Parks and Recreation's Goodson and Lone Tree Recreation Centers are featuring temporary art exhibitions during the month of November.
See local artist's J. Mensen & R. Dickey at Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 Ridgegate Circle, Lone Tree and Karen Trenchard at Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. University, Centennial.
South Suburban's Public Art Committee encourages Colorado artists to submit an application to temporarily display their artwork at various South Suburban recreation facilities. For a complete list of guidelines and an art exhibition application, please visit www.sspr.org.