May 2014

 
 

May is finally here and we have a tremendous amount of activities for all to choose from: 

  • The Gators swim team kicks off next week
  • The pool opens on the 17th
  • The first neighborhood social party is that evening
  • An adult tennis tournament on the 25th 
  • Gator Gallop on Memorial day, and
  • A summer juniors tennis camp that starts in June.  

Whew! Thanks so much to all our volunteers for making this possible!! You'll find specifics below in the newsletter.

 

You may have also heard about the proposed expansion plans going on at Comcast on our NorthWest neighborhood border. We are so fortunate to have a very active group of homeowners that have formed a sub-committee to ensure the best interests of Heritage Greens are taken into account regarding noise and aesthetics among other items. Please contact Jeff Brown and/or Karen Jones via the directory for more information.  

 

Next up, the Heritage Greens shopping center cosmetic issues. Please let us know if you'd like to lead a sub-committee to help influence renovations.

             

 Have a great May and enjoy the last few weeks before they let the kiddos loose.

 
Jeff Rector
HOA President
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! (Advertisers are not endorsed by Heritage Greens HOA) 

Swimming Pool Opens May 17

The pool is opening in just one week, on Saturday, May 17! The pool hours will be everyday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and extended to 9 p.m. in July and August.

 

Click here to read all of the pool rules.

We are working hard to provide you with a great experience at the pool this summer. We are open to questions, concerns and positive comments anytime.

Kyle Linhardt
kyle.linhardt@me.com





Time for Summer Tennis Camp at the HG Tennis Courts!

New this summer, HG will host a six week kids' tennis camp instructed by John Greene and Joel Terwilliger.

 

The camp will be held on Sundays from 5 to 6:30 pm. The dates are June 8, June 15, June 22, June 29, July 13 and July 20.

We invite Heritage Greens resident kids from 7 - 14 years of age to participate; groups will be split based on ability.

The cost is $30 per child and includes all tennis supplies (except racquets - please have your child bring his/her own racquet and wear appropriate tennis shoes).

Enrollment is limited to 30 total so sign up now to ensure your child gets a slot! There are two steps to register:
1. Register on the website under TENNIS EVENT REGISTRATION.
You must complete both steps.

 

For more information contact Joel Terwilliger joelterwilliger_attorney@yahoo.com or John Greene jnmmgreene@yahoo.com.
Mixed Tennis Tournament Sunday, May 25

Please join us for a fun mixed tennis tournament on Sunday, May 25 (day before memorial day).

This event is for all residents of HG and all levels of players from beginner to advanced.

Please register SOON so that we know how many players we will have and can plan a great event!

Tournament Structure
  • This is a non-sanctioned, single elimination, FUN tournament. 
  • All Heritage Greens tennis players 18 and over are invited to participate. Players must be HG residents.
  • Players may register as a team or individually. We will do our best to match individuals with a partner.
  • Play will be by level based on combined USTA ratings and levels may be combined (i.e. 6.0-6.5, 7.0-7.5, etc.) Levels of play will depend on entries and will be sent to players on Friday, May 23.
  • Depending on number of entries, a consolation bracket may be available. Consolation matches may be played on non-HG courts. We will let players know about the consolation bracket on Friday, May 23.
  • Tennis matches will start as early at 8 a.m. and continue throughout the day. All four Heritage Greens courts will be reserved for the entire day. Players need to be available to play throughout the day.
  • Prizes will be awarded for champions and runners-up at each level.
Registration
  • Fee to enter the tournament is $24 per person, $48 per team, and is used to cover the cost of the event. Players will receive games balls, lunch, player party and a giveaway.
  • The two-step registration and payment process is online ONLY at the Heritage Greens website.
  • Registration closes Monday, May 19 at midnight (no day-of registration).
  • Draws will be emailed to players on Friday, May 23.
Lunch and Player Party
  • Lunch will be provided for players only at 12:30 p.m.
  • Player party begins at 3:00 p.m. with alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks and snacks provided.
This event is brought to you by the Heritage Greens Tennis Social Committee. Our goals are to bring all Heritage Greens tennis players together and have fun!!

Questions? Contact the coordinator for this event: Heidi Elliott - 303.521.8824 - heidi@beanstalk-marketing.com
 
Gator Gallop - Memorial Day Monday, May 26

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

 

Memorial Day, Monday, May 26  

at 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 continue to have 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 a special t-shirt, which is lime green, for the 2014 Gator Gallop. Don't miss out!

   

Registration forms can be downloaded from this link or on the HG Gators website or at the HG entrance signs. Registration with t-shirt orders are due by MONDAY MAY 12! We hope you can join us for a healthy run, prizes and fun!

 

Any questions, please contact Melissa Mooney bikemouse@aol.com (303-717-5293) or Jan McElhiney jmcelhiney@ciber.com (303-777-8762).

Join our local businesses: SwimLabs, THC Style, Menchie's, Big Bill's Pizza, Monster Mini Golf, Eskimo Ski Shop, the Lawton-Taylor Academy and Whitney Cain of Fuller Sotheby's International Realty, and donate a prize or 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 to provide prize money to an entire age group of runners! If you would like to donate, please contact Melissa Mooney.  

 

*FOR THOSE OF YOU THAT SIGNED UP FOR THE GATOR GALLOP ON LINE DURING SWIM REGISTRATION PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU GET YOUR GATOR GALLOP REGISTRATION FORMS TURNED INTO MELISSA MOONEY at 7863 S Forest St. BY MAY 19th.*  

Unleash Your Gator Greatness!

 

THE START OF THE 2014 HERITAGE GREENS GATORS SWIM SEASON!

 

On Monday May 19 swim practice will begin after school. CLICK HERE to see the full summer practice schedule. If it is too cold to swim we will provide a dry land practice. On the front page of the Gator Website you can find our swim practice cancellation plan and the weather forecast. We know these last couple of weeks in May can be busy so drop into swim practice when you can.

 

We will be hosting a Meet & Greet for you 2014 Gator Coaches on Sunday, May 18 from 6-8 p.m. at the HG Clubhouse. Come by to meet your coach, talk about swim lessons, see your friends and have a root beer float.

 

After School Practice Schedule:

3:15-4:15   13-18 year olds

4:15-5:00   6 and Under and Pre Team

4:45-5:45   9-10's

5:30-6:15   7-8's

6:00-7:00   11-12's

 

The Gator Fun Meet (a preseason meet with just Gators) happens on Saturday, May 24, 9 a.m. This is a practice meet for the swimmers and parent volunteers. The Fun Meet helps us get organized and ready for our dual meets. Plus it is loads of fun!!!

 

Our first social event is the Gator Gallop on Memorial Day May 26, 9 a.m. After Memorial Day we will begin our morning practices and a week full of fun age group field trips and activities. CLICK HERE  for a list of Gator Swim Meets and Social Activities. The Pool will be closed during our Home Swim Meets and a couple of the evenings for Social events so be sure to take a look at the calendar.

 

The ever popular Gator Grill run by the Gator Coaches opens on Friday, May 30 from 11:30-12:30. This is an opportunity for all HG residents to stop by the pool and have lunch. $5 for a hamburger, chips and a drink. Hotdogs also available.

  

Registration has been a big success. We are thrilled to have so many returning swimmers and we would like to welcome many families that are new to Heritage Greens or swim team. If you haven't yet registered, our online registration is still open. Please go to hggators.swimtopia.com for registration information, volunteer sign up, and the schedule of events.

 

Are you interested in swim lessons with your Gator Coach? Click here to read up on your age group coach and there you will find their contact information and cost of swim lessons. If you are not on the Gator Swim Team you can still contact them for lessons.

 

Enjoy the rest of the school year, work hard, and we will see you at the pool for a summer of fun. We promise!!

 

Thank you!

 

As always please contact your Gator Parent Reps for any questions.

 

Holly Malcolm, hggators@gmail.com, 303-808-8682

Nancy Seavall, hggators@gmail.com, 303-918-1611     

 

GO GATORS!

 
We Want You! Volunteer in HG!

Volunteers needed to help out in the neighborhood. Volunteers truly do provide the heartbeat to Heritage Greens!

Currently, we have over 30 neighbors helping with various duties. It certainly does take a village to have such a wonderful neighborhood. Please look at the following and consider getting involved to help out. If not you, than who? If no one steps up, we will place these light jobs out for bid resulting in a significant cost. Please contact Blake Liberty for additional information. 303-221-6108

1) Light trash duty at our Tennis Court Area (perfect for our regular tennis players) - we need roller trash cans placed out Sunday night and returned Monday afternoon.

2) Light bulb replacement in the common area around the clubhouse (perfect for anyone who can screw in a light bulb).

3) Clubhouse maintenance supervisor (no experience required). We need a volunteer to meet with various venders and repair technicians when maintenance and repairs are needed.
 
 
HG Moms, Pops and Tots Group

Please join us for a MPT Happy Hour play date on South Elm Court on Friday, May 25, at 4 pm! Have the kiddos bring their bike, trike, scooter, or transport of their choice to enjoy a "drive in" movie on the big screen. We will provide popcorn, ice cream, food and drinks for the kids.  Please bring an adult appetizer and drink of your choice to share with the group. See you there!

Ann O'Connor - ann_anthes@hotmail.com
 
Keeping Our Dogs Safe

 

As a follow up to the email that was sent out earlier this week, we wanted to add some comments we received from our community.

* Please remember to keep your dog on a leash at all times in the neighborhood.

* Twenty years ago a dog was actually killed by a car on Mineral Circle so it's not just Holly or Colorado that are dangerous.

If you see a dog running loose, here are some things you can do.

1. If you feel comfortable approaching the dog, do so with a leash in your hand (I have one in my glove box) or just open your car door if you dare. Dogs love to jump in. Don't chase a dog as they will usually run away from someone they don't know.

2. Look at the tag for information and start calling or ringing the doorbell.

3. If they don't have a tag, post information about the found dog on our website message board or email HGNewsWeb@gmail.com.

4. Ask your neighbors and neighbor children if they know the dog. Other dog walkers often know all the neighborhood dogs.

5. Take the dog to the vet at Holly and County Line to scan for a microchip.

6. Post signs about the dog for residents to see.


Website Feature: Message Board
 
We have a great message board on the website. The categories are:
  • Lost dogs (and found dogs)
  • Is this yours? (post found items)
  • Moms, pops and tots
  • News from the city of Centennial
  • Safety concerns
  • South Suburban events  
If you want to see other topics, just start a new one or let us know at HGNewsWeb@gmail.com.

So check it out right now. Post something you want to share with the neighborhood! Don't forget to subscribe to the topics that interest you. Click My Subscriptions at the top.

 
Supporting Our Schools: Arapahoe School Band

The Arapahoe High School Band program includes Concert, Symphonic and Wind Ensemble classical bands, jazz bands, one of the top-ranked marching bands in Colorado, a pep band that supports every basketball game and rally, a color guard that is #1 in Colorado and nationally ranked, and the popular winter percussion performance and competitive group. The bands perform locally and nationally. They involve hundreds of kids and costs parents and students many thousands of dollars yearly to support.

We are hosting a fund raiser for the music program with a silent auction and a concert night on May 17. We invite local bands to play from 6 to 11 pm at the Varsity Inn Restaurant. Please join us!

Elisa Mata, HG Resident


  
Covenant Corner - Visible Trashcans

Heritage Greens Declarations Excerpt
Article 6, Section O

"All clotheslines, equipment, GARBAGE CANS, service yards, woodpiles, or storage piles shall be kept screened by adequate planting or fencing as herein permitted so as to conceal them from view of the neighboring lots and streets. All rubbish, trash, or garbage shall be regularly removed from the premises and shall not be allowed to accumulate thereon."

ACCU Inc. will be sending violations letters to homeowners if the placement of their trashcans is visible from the street. Please take a look at yours and make adjustments as needed.

David Kirschner
Property Manager, ACCU Inc.
Tennis

Be sure to go online and book your court prior to going to play. Reservations take precedence. Also, please review the tennis courts rules and  tennis court reservation rules.

Please clean up when you are finished playing or socializing. Please help empty the small trash cans into the the bigger ones on the outside of the court.

Keys can be obtained from Marty or Diane. First one is free, after that they are $5 each.

Enjoy the season!

Marty Smith
League Coordinator, mlsmiff@msn.com, 303-507-9605

Diane Liberty
Tennis & Volleyball Coordinator, familyliberty@yahoo.com, 303-564-8615
Heritage Greens on Facebook!

Please take a moment to LIKE our new page on Facebook. We'll be using Facebook to promote social events and other happenings in the 'hood. It is also a great place to get up-to-the-minute information like lost dogs, lost items and neighbor requests. If you have any suggestions for our page, please contact the newsletter and website manager at HGNewsWeb@gmail.com.

 

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/partner). 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 & Website
Are You Thinking of Remodeling or a 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 must be submitted in writing to ACCU per the request form (click here ). If you are thinking of a new roof be sure to review the updated approved roofing materials and colors (click here). 

 

Click here to review all the important documents before submitting your request.    

 

You can find all of these documents are under the HOA Documents section on the website. If you have forgotten your password simply email the webmaster at HGNewsWeb@gmail.com.  

 

South Suburban Events - May
 
Golf Demo Day, Fri., May 16, 2014, 4 to 8 pm, Lone Tree Golf Club & Hotel, 9808 Sunningdale Blvd., Lone Tree.  303-768-8109.
Improve your game with a party on the range at Demo Day.  Enjoy live music featuring the Wheelhouse Band & BBQ on the range, $5 brats w/chips, $6 burgers w/chips, $2 domestic draft  For more information, contact  Katrina at katrinan@sspr.org.
 
Free! Touch-A-Truck, Sat., May 17, 9 am - 12 pm, Family Sports Dome, 6901 S. Peoria St., Centennial. Explore a variety of emergency vehicles and trucks from local agencies, as well as a Zamboni from South Suburban.  Climb inside and hit high in the controls.  Event will be held rain, or shine. No registration; just show up. For more information, call 303-347-5999 or www.sspr.org.

Music on the Patio at the Lone Tree Grill, Every Friday, May 23 - Sept. 5, 6-9 pm, Lone Tree Golf Club & Hotel, 9808 Sunningdale Blvd., Lone Tree.  
Enjoy live, local bands, and food and beverage specials from the Lone Tree Grill, while relaxing on the patio. Event is suited for adults and well-behaved children. No registration necessary. For more information, call 303-790-0202 or go to www.golflontree.com.

Outdoor Pools open, Sat., May 24  Outdoor Pool swim lessons begin Mon., Jun 2! Sign up now! Ben Franklin Pool and Sprayground, 1600 E Panama, Centennial, 303-798-5922, Contact Lindseyf@sspr.org.
Cook Creek Pool, 8711 Lone Tree Parkway, Lone Tree, 303-790-7665, Contact kaylas@sspr.org.
Harlow Pool, 5151 S Lowell Blvd Littleton, 303-798-6269, Contact Lindseyf@sspr.org..
Holly Pool, 6651 S. Krameria Way, Centennial, 303-770-0333, Contact Bsweet@sspr.org.