Greetings!
I can't believe December is here! As we celebrate the end-of-year holidays, we also wrap up another year for the HOA board.
Please plan to join us at our annual HOA meeting this Wednesday, December 4 at the Heritage Greens Community Room. We will have a social hour starting at 6 p.m. and will begin the meeting at 7 p.m. We will be voting on the board members for the 2013-2014 year as well as review the operating budgets. The HOA will provide drinks and snacks. All residents are welcome and encouraged to attend.Click to see the 2014 ballot with the volunteers we have received so far (this may change before Wednesday). We will be voting on five executive board positions as well as the architectural control chair (non-voting). The other positions are appointed.
We are still looking for a few v olunteers. We need one more person to volunteer for the executive board. We also need a couple volunteers for the appointed positions - specifically for the community room and social events. If you are interested in these positions please contact me directly. We would love to have more residents get involved in our neighborhood.
See you on Wednesday.
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Heritage Greens
Lighting of the Luminaries
You still have a chance to get your luminaries and Butter Braids in time for the holidays! This has been a Heritage Greens Swim Team major fundraiser for over seventeen years. Please join the neighborhood in the celebration of the holidays!
We will continue taking orders for the luminaries through December 21 as supplies last. You have until December 6 to order Butter Braids. We will also have a limited number of additional Butter Braids on hand to purchase at pick-up. Click here for the order form for both luminaries and Butter Braids and please order soon!
Pick up dates for the luminaries and Butter Braids are Saturday, December 14 and 21 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Heritage Greens Community Room.
****We are in need of volunteers to help with the assembly and distribution of the luminaries this year please click here to volunteer****
Thank you for your support,
Your Heritage Greens Gator Swim Team
Questions: Holly Malcolm, hollymalcolm@comcast.net
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Remember to click on the advertisements you see in this newsletter to visit the advertisers' websites. Please support those companies that support Heritage Greens.
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"Suburban Sleigh Ride" ...Get Your Carol On!
 You are invited to a new family tradition for all Heritage Greens residents, and it benefits our Gators swim team! On Monday, December 23 from 4:40 to 8:00 p.m. you can enjoy a 15 minute "Firetruck Sleigh Ride", courtesy of Menchie's, to carol and enjoy the lights of our beautiful neighborhood. Each little "elf" will receive a Santa hat to keep, hot chocolate and a flashlight for the ride. To help encourage singing, songbooks and adult beverages will be served. You will also receive a $15 gift certificate for Menchie's to use at your convenience. Christmas movies will be shown in the community room after your ride if you would like to stay.
The cost is $40 per family (current residents of your home). If you would like to bring an additional guest they are $5 per person. Click here to pay online now with your credit card. Everyone must pay online to get a spot. AFTER you pay online, select a ride time/seat for each member of your family. Each sleigh can accommodate 18 people. Unfortunately we may not be able to accommodate families who arrive after their ride time. Rides will begin and end at the HG Community Room. Sleigh time reservations without payment may be deleted. So start practicing in the shower, grab your neighbors,dress warmly and share the holiday spirit! Proceeds benefit our swim team, the Heritage Greens Gators! Questions - please contact Stafie Parker or Jason Everett at 303 917 5221.
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League Tennis Players
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The 2014 ratings just came out this week. If you did not get a chance last month, please take a moment to read through the new rules and procedures for Heritage Greens league tennis. This concerns anyone that is already playing league tennis in the neighborhood and anyone that would like to play on a HG team. Please read these procedures carefully. We will be following these procedures for the 2014 season. Feel free to email or call with any questions.
Thank you
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Heritage Greens Swim Team
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Can you believe it is time to start planning for the 2014 Gator Swim Team season?
New Families
For the new families in our neighborhood, the Gators would like to extend a
special welcome and invite anyone interested in joining the swim team to contact Holly Malcolm at
Coaches
The Gators are excited to announce their new Head Coach, Nick Levine. Nick joins us from Greenwood Athletic Club.
 "It's exciting to get back into neighborhood swimming where it begins for nearly every swimmer. I started swimming with The Knolls which was the beginning of a long and everlasting swimming career. I have been coaching for 14 years starting with CCV which led to my first USA Swim position as an assistant coach at CAC. I am now the Head Coach at Greenwood Athletic and Tennis Club for the Greenwood Tiger Sharks. My passion of coaching and open water swimming has continued throughout my life where I have successfully swam the English Channel twice, Alcatraz, Maui and many more. In addition to coaching a USA swim team I also coach triathletes and open water swimmers, helping prepare them for the unpredictable waters that lay ahead. Swimming is a true passion of mine that I continue to coach and to be taught. Thanks for giving me the opportunity to share with the Heritage Green Gators part of my love of life!" Nick Levine
Returning for her 2nd season is Rachel Getz. We are so excited to have her back as an Assistant Swim Coach. Her bright smile, unlimited hugs and positive attitude are what make her an incredible Gator Coach.
 Do you know someone or are you that person who has what it takes to be a Heritage Greens Gators Swim Team coach? Coaching positions are available for this summer's swim team. We are looking for responsible, energetic, creative people to take on this important role. A Gator coach must have fundamental knowledge of swimming, good communication skills and be willing to be a role model for the kids of Heritage Greens. The job runs from mid-May to mid-July and is an intense, exciting and rewarding experience. Interviews will be conducted on December 21st between 2:30 and 4:30 p.m. If this date and time frame does not work for you, please let me know and I will make other arrangements. Click Here
to review the HG Swim Team Coaching Responsibilities and Expectations.
2013 Coaches please contact me if you are interested in returning for the 2014 Season. Coaching applicants should contact Holly Malcolm @ 303-808-8682 or hollymalcolm@comcast.net.
 Gator Pre-Team
Our Gator Pre-Team has been a great success with our young swimmers and their families and we will be offering it again this year. The Pre-Team allows an opportunity for kids who are not quite ready for swim competition to develop their swimming skills and participate in the fun of the neighborhood swim team. The goal of the program is to prepare kids to move up to the competition team by the following season or within the season if they are ready. The pre-team swimmers will enjoy all of the fun of being a Gator, but will participate in customized practices and will not be expected to compete in meets. More information on the Pre-team can be found on the team website.
We are looking forward to a fun and exciting summer with all of you.
Go Gators!
Questions or ideas - please contact Holly Malcolm (303) 808-8682, hollymalcolm@comcast.nett, Gators Parent Rep
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Neighbors and Nonprofits: Inner City Christmas Party
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 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 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. |
Meet Some Neighbors!!
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Angela and Dan Fox with Emily (4) Annie (5) 7717 S Grape Ct (Angela) 303-246-6629 (Dan) 720-339-9084 (Home) 303-504-6057 Angela@AngelaFoxSellsDenver.com Dansfox@comcast.net Kids go to Aspen Academy School, Emily-Junior Kindergarten (Age 4) Annie-Kindergarten (Age 5) Interests: ski team, swim team, drama, dance and making new friends while having lots of play dates!  Angela: Residential Realtor Extraordinaire. Interests include philanthropic work and making a difference in the world with kindness, compassion, treasures and talents; competing in triathlons, playing tennis, traveling, and spending time with the family! Dan: Real Estate Investor. Interests include skiing, traveling, music, especially 80's hair bands, and family. "Heritage Greens is a great family-friendly neighborhood that had the same feel as the smaller towns we grew up in (Angela in Oklahoma and Dan in Oregon)...love the cul-de-sacs!" If you know new neighbors who would be willing to be featured in the newsletter, please contact news HGNewsWeb@gmail.com.
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Remodeling, New Roof?
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 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.
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Heritage Greens Community Room
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 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 PeopleWe 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
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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
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South Suburban Parks and Recreation Events
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This is your opportunity to receive great prices on all your golfing needs and apparel. There will be specials on food and drinks in the Out of Bounds Grill. Enjoy a Holiday evening with your friends and fellow golfers. For more information, please call 303-790-0202.
Healthy Benefits of Dark Chocolate, Thursday, December 12, 1:30-3 pm, Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 Ridgegate Circle, Lone Tree.
Jacque Maldonado, MS, RD, CDE; registered dietitian, weight management/sports nutrition, population and prevention services will talk about the benefits of chocolate. Presented by Kaiser Permanente. For more information, call 303-708-3516.
Rec and Rock and Buck Blitz, 7-10:30 pm; December 7, Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial and December 14, Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 Ridgegate Circle, Lone Tree, Friday, December 13, 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. Concessions and swimming are available. Must bring own bathing suit and towel. For more information, call 303-483-7036.
Thursday Lunches in December, Doors open at 11:30 am, Lunch served at noon, Douglas H. Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton.
Enjoy the best weekly Lunch Deal in town! December 19 is the Holiday Lunch and after lunch stay for entertainment provided by the Willow Children's Learning Center. New Year's Brunch reservations on January 2 must be made by Tuesday, December 31 at 12 pm. No meal served on December 26. For all reservations and more information, call 303-730-4605 by Wednesday at 1 pm.
Parents Night Out, Friday, December 20, 6-9 pm, Goodson Recreation Center Gymnastics facility, 6315 S. University, Centennial.
Kids 5-12 years 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.
New Year's Eve Extravaganza, Tuesday, December 31, 8-11 pm, Family Sports Center, 6901 S Peoria St, Centennial.
Ages 9-14 celebrate the start of 2014 by enjoying laser tag, eXerGame Zone, inflatables, bumper cards, ice skating, toasting sparkling cider while watching the ball drop at midnight in New York's Time Square at 10 pm Mountain Time. Light snacks provided. Fee: $15 online through Dec 24, $20 December 25-31, class # 4890012. For more information, contact Michelle Collette at 303-754-0552 or michellec@sspr.org.
Pancake Breakfast with Santa, Saturday, December 7, 8:30 and 9:30 am seating, Douglas H. Buck Community Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton
Children will be invited to write letters to Santa, and make an arts and craft project. Photos with Santa will round out the morning. Bring the whole family to this event sponsored by the Littleton Rotary. Seating is limited, registration required. For more information, call 303-347-5999.
FREE Holiday Ice Shows at 2 locations
Bring a canned or packaged food item for our annual food drive benefitting Inter-Faith Community Services.
- South Suburban Ice Arena, 6580 S Vine St., Centennial on Friday, December 20, 6 pm & Saturday, Dec 21, 3:15 pm. For more information, call 303-798-7881.
- Family Sports Center, 6901 S Peoria St., Centennial on Sunday, December 22, 4:30 pm. For more information, call 303-708-9500.
Skate with Santa at 2 locations - South Suburban Ice Arena, 6580 S Vine St., Centennial on Friday, December 20, 7-7:45 pm & Saturday, December 21, 2:15-3 pm. For more information, call 303-798-7881,
- Family Sports Center, 6901 S Peoria St., Centennial on Saturday, December 21, 1-1:45 pm, Sunday, December 22, 3:15-4 pm. For more information, call 303-303-708-9500. Public Skating fees apply.
FREE Snowman Building Event, Saturday, December 21, 2-4 pm, Family Sports Center, 6901 S Peoria St., Centennial.
Come after Skate with Santa. All participants enjoy FREE hot chocolate. For more information, call 303-754-0552.
FREE Coffee & Chats, Monthly: 2nd Tuesday at Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. University, Centennial, and last Tuesday at Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 Ridgegate Circle, Lone Tree.
Gain information about various topics, such as services & community organizations for adults 50 and over. Enjoy light refreshments and socializing. For more information, call 303-708-3516.
FREE Holiday Party, Tuesday, December 10, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm at Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. University, Centennial and Tuesday, December 17, 11:15 am -12:15 pm at Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 Ridgegate Circle, Lone Tree.
Adults 50 and over come listen to and sing along to holiday music, and enjoy friends and neighbors in the community. For more information, call 303-708-3516.
A Lone Tree New Years Eve 2013, Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 8:30 PM to 1:00 AM, Lone Tree Golf Club & Hotel, 9808 Sunningdale Blvd., Lone Tree
Dance the night away and ring in 2014, $160 per couple, plus tax. Enjoy heavy hors d'oeurve's and a holiday dinner including: smoked salmon, carved beef and leg of lamb, amazing dessert display, party favors, cash bar, and a midnight champagne toast. Stay overnight on New Year's Eve and includes a New Year's Day hot breakfast:
· Standard Room - $120.00 per room, plus tax, max. two (2) guests
· Lone Tree Suite - $169.00 per room, plus tax, max. two (2) guests
For more information and advanced reservations, call 303-790-0202.
FREE Denver Nuggets Skills Challenge, Saturday, December 7, Douglas H. Buck Community Recreation Center, 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
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