June 2014

 
 

I hope you had a great May and were able to participate in the many great activities hosted by the neighborhood! The Martini social was a big success as were the tennis tournament, gator gallop, swim team kickoff and opening of our pool. Thanks to all that made these possible.

 

If you've driven by the pool recently you may have also noticed the beautiful statues donated by the Schmeling family. What an incredible addition to the common areas! You can read more about it below in the newsletter.

 

This month officially kicks off summer here in Heritage Greens, and as always we ask for your help with some basic neighborly upkeep. PLEASE hide you trash cans, keep barking dogs inside, and trim your trees that impede on sidewalks or your neighbor's property. This simple courtesy will help us avoid the lion share of issues we deal with regularly. Thanks so much for your help! You'll now be seeing a Covenants Corner article in each newsletter to drive awareness of a different topic each month for home owners. This is a great way to get familiar with our covenants.

 

On a side note, I am asking for volunteers to make a serious campaign for the renovation and upgrading of the Heritage Greens Shopping Center which we all see daily and looks awful. We love the businesses there but they need our help in applying pressure on the landlords and the city to make this area look deserving of our great community. If you have time and passion to help, please email or call me directly. On a similar note, we have an amazing neighborhood task team that is deeply involved in the Comcast expansion plans. If you'd like to know more contact Jeff Brown directly.

 

Lastly, be on the lookout for details on upcoming social events such as the 4th of July party. Call or email if you need anything. We are here to help.

 

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 Reminders

pool Hot summer days, the smell of fresh cut grass, the sounds of swim team
practicing and crystal clear water, what does all this mean? That's right
it's pool time!!!

The pool has been open for a couple of weeks now and many of the residents
have been enjoying our beautiful pool.  I want to touch on a couple of rules that have been discussed this year so far.
  • Guest policy - 2 guests per resident with a maximum or 5 guests per household.
  • All children 12 years of age and younger have to be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times! 
  • ID required - Anyone 15 years or older is required to show picture ID for entrance into pool.
  • NO GLASS of any kind is allowed inside the gates of the pool. 
  • Pool Hours:
    • June    11 am - 8 pm
    • July     11 am - 9 pm
    • Aug     11 am - 9 pm
    • Sept    11 am - 8 pm 
You can review all of the pool rules.
 
This new lifeguards are very excited to make your time at the pool enjoyable. Please take some time to get to know them this summer. We have also cleaned the grills and will continue to get them cleaned throughout the summer for your use. We are doing everything we can to make sure you and your kids have a safe experience while at the pool.

If you have any questions or comments please feel free to contact me any
time

Kyle Linhardt, Pool Manager
kyle.linhardt@me.com 

Gator Gallop A Run-Away Success!
  
We would like to extend a large THANK YOU to all of our 2014 Gator Gallop participants, sponsors and volunteers. We had over 180 participants and we raised a little over $2,000 for our swim team!

 

We would especially like to thank the following volunteers for making the event a success: Margie Bradley, Tiffany Hengel, Lisa Miserlain, Beth Thompson, Val Rector, Kelly Aikens, Michael DiStefano, Bill and Tricia Sullivan, Brad Middleton, Carol Conley, Jan and Ben McElhiney, Melissa and Dave Mooney and several of the teen girls on the Gators. Also, a hardy thanks to the coaches for helping out on the race course and in the dunk tank. Thank you, each and every one!

 

We extend a tremendous thank you to our T-Shirt sponsors - Anne Dresser Kocur of Fuller Sotheby's Realty and Leslie McGivern of Affiliated Financial Group. Additionally, we thank the Lawton-Taylor Academy who sponsored all the cash prizes for 8 and Under Boys and Girls, Whitney Cain of Fuller Sotheby's International Realty who sponsored the cash prizes for the 9-10 Girls, as well as Holly Malcom, Metro Brokers, for sponsoring the remaining cash prize categories.  

 

Many local businesses also made our event a success by offering generous prizes to our winners - Big Bill's New York Pizza, Image Nails, THC Style, McKinner's Pizza Bar, Menchie's, Monster Mini Golf, SwimLabs, Eskimo Ski & Board Shop, and Vic's Jewelry & Watch. Thank you sponsors! Finally, a thank you is extended to Anne Dresser Kocur for the great Krispy Kreme donuts, Trader Joe's for donating bananas, and Monster Mini Golf for providing a booth with games and prizes during the post race festivities.

   

Finally, our 2014 Gator Gallop Winners!

Caroline Dimig, Carson Rector, Ellie Dimig, Colin Kurtz, Hogan David, Carson David, Morgan Hampton, Harris Galvin, Beka Terwilliger, Mackenzie McElhiney, Cole Garside, Jackson Schmeling, Sebastian Arthur, Ian Thompson, Lindsey Reed, Claire Applegate, Emma Lawrence, Jared Green, Mason Singer, Keaton Rector, Gretchen Conley, Lucy Lawrence, Eve Miserlan, Jake Reed, Gedon Galvin, Ryan Bennett, Julie Garside, Marla Terwilliger, Cheryl Hampton, Jeff Gruidel, Chuck Aikens, Ben McElhiney, Tre Urso, Kristen Dimig and Nancy Seavall.

 

See more photos on our Facebook page.  

 

Gators Swim Team - Off to a Great Start!


We've had one of the best starts to our swim season in years. We have a record number of Gators swimming this year. The excitement and energy are high. The Gator coaches are outstanding and they are doing a fantastic job with our swimmers. We are appreciative and grateful for all of the support, encouragement and thoughtfulness the Heritage Greens Neighborhood provides the Gator Swim Team. We are thankful for the HOA and all of their hard work and dedication to help our swim team run smoothly and efficiently. Thank you everyone for making this such an incredible community.

  

POOL DATES OF INTEREST 

  • The Gator's will host one more home dual meet on Saturday, June 21st against Stonegate. The pool will be closed during the meet until 2:30 or 3pm.
  • Our pre-team of 6 year olds and younger will be having their own Mini-Meet on Wednesday June 18th from 6-8pm.
  • We will host the 11-12 year old RMSL Preliminary Meet on Thursday July 10th. The pool will be closed during this meet on the 10th.

GRILL FRIDAYS!  

Our great coaches will be grilling each Friday in June starting at 11:30 am for your dining pleasure. Stop by and enjoy a hamburger or hotdog for a very reasonable cost and enjoy a picnic by the pool.

  

MASTER'S SWIMMING   

The Gator Head Swim Coach, Nick Levine is providing Heritage Greens swimmers with master workouts in the pool on Wednesdays and Fridays from 6:15 am - 7:00 am. The workouts will be available until July 11th. They are not meeting on July 4th. It is $10/per session per swimmer. For more information or questions please contact Lisa Zook at lzook@me.com or 720 459-0541.

 

Thank you Missy Franklin for stopping by our home meet this past weekend against Cherry Creek Vista. Your kindness, patience and generosity towards all of the swimmers is appreciated. Your big smile brought many more smiles that day!

 

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5th ANNUAL FAMILY NIGHT

 

"Family Night & Wine Tasting" - Heritage Greens Pool

For all Heritages Greens Residents!!!!!
Wine Tasting (optional) and Dinner/Heavy Appetizers for adults in Pool Area

 

Movie and Game Night For Kids Ages 4 and Up in Grass Area

***Kids are to bring pillow and a blanket or sleeping bag for movie***

(THE KIDS MUST BE 4 OR OLDER TO ATTEND)

 

Fundraiser to support the Heritages Greens Gators Swim Team

$25.00 single, $50.00 couple $75.00 family.

Bring a bottle of red and white wine if you choose to participate in the wine tasting portion of the evening and the food will be catered.

 

Questions or more information please contact:

Dana McDermott 303-905-0445 or Lisa Morrisroe 720-201-2683 morrisroes@gmail.com

 
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PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS

Please contact any of our coaches for lessons and pricing.

 

Team web site: https://hggators.swimtopia.com/ 

 

Feel free to contact the parent reps, we are always happy to hear from you.

 

Holly Malcolm or Nancy Seavall

hggators@gmail.com

 

  
Tennis Social Mixer - June 27

Bring your racket (even if it's wood!) and join us for an upcoming tennis social mixer! All Heritage Greens residents are invited.  
  • Friday, June 27
  • $10 per person
  • Arrive at 5:30 pm, play begins at 6 pm
  • You may come as a couple or an individual; partners will be mixed up 
  • Both men and women are invited 
  • Balls, appetizers and non-alcoholic drinks provided
  • Bring adult beverages to share  
  • Additional dates this summer: July 25, August 15 
Please RSVP prior to the event and indicate your name(s) and ratings.
It really helps us plan a great event if you RSVP in advance. You can pay the $10 per person at the door.    

 

This event is brought to you by the Heritage Greens Tennis Social Committee. Our goals are to build the Heritage Greens tennis community and have fun!!

 

Questions? Contact the coordinators for this event: Sarah Bernauer Sarahbernauer4@gmail.com (720) 291-5159 & Heather Kelly hmkelly@gmail.com (720) 979-9921.   

 

  Mixed Tennis Tournament a Huge Success!


The first annual mixed tennis tournament was a huge success. We had 50 players and 25 teams play in both champion and consolation brackets. We also made it through an afternoon rainstorm and still finished all 30+ matches!

Congratulations to the winners!!

5.5-6.0 Level
Champion: Jen & Jeff Gruidel
Runner-Up: Joy Coulter-Brown & Jeff Brown
Consolation Champ: Patty Nowlan & JR Skirka

6.5 Level
Champion: Sarah & Dick Bernauer
Runner-Up: Holly Malcom & Charity Aslin
Consolation Champ: Vida & Greg Melvin

7.0 Level
Champion: Paige & Andy Jones
Runner-Up: Nick Lepetsos & Kris Trauernicht
Consolation Champ: Kelly & Brad Weber

8.5 Level
Champion: Tammy & Dave Nasse
Runner-Up: Audra & Tom Ramsey
 
More photos on our Facebook page.

Save the dates for the next tennis tournaments: Men's tournament on Sunday, August 31 (need men to volunteer coordinate!) and Women's Random Doubles on Monday, September 1.
 
"Dance with Me" a tribute to Sydney Schmeling 

On January 12, 2012 we lost our beautiful 8-year-old daughter to a rare form of brain cancer.  

 

Sydney lived her life with great joy! Her vibrant smile could melt the hearts of those around her. Her beautiful eyes reflected her passions for life and her mischievous spirit.  

 

To honor Sydney's life and her spirit, the "Dance with Me" statues were purchased through the Sydney Schmeling Memorial Fund and now grace one of the places she loved the most, the Heritage Greens pool area. Sydney spent her summers as a Heritage Greens Gator and she enjoyed countless hours poolside with her friends and family. For many of us that can still picture Sydney playing outside the pool gates, it brings great joy to see her statue now greeting everyone who enters the pool.

 

The most cherished thing in Sydney's life was her family. The bond that she shared with her siblings was exceptionally strong and a major source of strength during her battle with cancer. For that reason, our four children dance together now in her memorial in a circle that represents the special relationship that was shared among them.

 

 

Shortly after we learned about Sydney's illness, a little green stuffed frog was left on our doorstep with a note that read "F.R.O.G. Fully Rely on God".  From that moment, frogs became a symbol of hope and encouragement to our family. Frogs for Sydney began to mysteriously appear everywhere! They were left on our doorstep, placed in her backpack at school, sent through the mail, and drawn on cards, notes, and clothing! Frogs began appearing on every bulletin board at her school and friends and family began wearing frog necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Frogs were even appearing as edible cookies, cupcakes and candies.

But it was that first stuffed "Froggie" that went to every cancer treatment with us, every vacation, and every family event and appeared in every picture. Sydney slept with "Froggie" every night and he was wrapped in her arms as she left us and earned her Angel Wings.  

 

That is why you will notice that a frog sits at the base of her statue enjoying the dance too!

 

We would like to express our deepest gratitude to our friends and neighbors in the Heritage Greens community for their tremendous love, support and generosity during Sydney's journey. We sincerely hope that the four siblings and their "frog with an attitude" bring you a sense of joy and make you smile when you see them just as Sydney did when she was here with us.

 

HG Moms, Pops and Tots Group

Summer BBQ at the Pool - Thursday June 12, 4 - 7 pm

Please join us at the pool for our annual Summer BBQ...swimming, grilling, and outside fun! Please RSVP as soon as possible, as we need to organize lifeguards for the number of guests attending. Thanks so much!

What to Bring:
  • $1 per person - includes kid drinks, hot dogs and hamburgers included.
  • If your last name begins with A - M, bring a side dish
  • If your last name begins with N - Z, bring a dessert
  • BYOB for any adult beverages
Moms, Pops and Tots Events for 2014

We've set the dates for the rest of 2014's Moms, Pops & Tots parties! Save the dates, and look for E-vites for each as they near. If you are not currently on the Moms, Pops and Tots email distribution list, and have tots 6 and under, please email us: ann_anthes@hotmail.com, millerlk44@hotmail.com, alisonjrank@comcast.net.
  • August 31: 4 to 6 pm ~ End of Summer/Back to School - potluck and happy hour at the Heritage Greens Club House.
  • October 25: 2 to 4 pm ~ Halloween Costume Party at Linksview Park
  • December 6: 9 to 11 am ~ Breakfast with Santa
  • December 19: 4 to 6 pm ~ Cookie exchange
Incoming Kindergartners!

We have scheduled three Kindergarten Kick-off play dates for the upcoming summer months. Please mark your calendars and join us if you can.
  • Friday, June 27 we will meet for a Bring Your Own Lunch park play date at Linksview Park at noon. Siblings are always welcome.
  • Saturday, July 26 we will meet in the sand by the pool for donuts, juice and coffee at 9 a.m.  Bring some sand toys and build a sandcastle!
  • Sunday, August 10 we will have a bigger Kick-off Party - details will follow soon.
We know of 20 incoming kindergarteners - if you know of someone who might not be not included on this list, please let us know.

Ann O'Connor - ann_anthes@hotmail.com
  
Recycling Event July 26, Garage Sale August 1-2

 

On Saturday, July 26, we will host an electronic recycling event at the parking lot by the pool. The following items can be recycled:

Complete PCs, Incomplete PCs, Keyboards, *CRT Monitors, Laptops, Incomplete Laptops, Printers, *Flat Panel Monitors, Servers, Incomplete Servers, Mice, *CRT Televisions, Cell Phones, Incomplete DVRs, Copiers, *Flat Panel TVs, Network Switches, Scrap Hard Drives, *All-in-One PCs, MP3 Players, Desktop Phones, Fax Machines, DVRs, Surge Protectors, Remote Controls, UPS, Stereos - Speakers, Hubs, DVDs, VCRs, Routers, Software - Games, Modems, Cameras, Optical Drives, CD Players, Adding Machines, Typewriters, Two-way Radios, Gaming Systems, Small Appliances, Phone Systems
 * $10 charge for each unit

Get your closets, garage and basements cleaned out this summer and get ready to sell your unwanted items at the Neighborhood Garage Sale which will be August 1 and August 2. 

If you don't want to get involved in the garage sale and really don't want to add more to the dump, then the Free Day is your answer.  On Thursday, July 31, you can put out your items with a "Free" sign.  Remember: "One man's junk is another man's treasure!"  If your neighbors don't take it, there's a good chance that it will disappear during the garage sale days.

On August 3, all of your unwanted items can be picked up by the Lupus Foundation. To add your name to the list, you must notify Teri Hendrix by July 25.  Please send an email to hendrixtz@aol.com - subject line: pick-up.

More details to follow in next month's issue.

 
Website Feature: Find a Sitter

Never say you can't find a sitter!

The Find a Sitter section of the website is full of great neighborhood teens who are interested in baby sitting, pet sitting or house sitting. There is background information on each sitter and often a photograph too. Please take a look and help a teen earn some extra money this summer!

A few hints for sitters:
- Tell us your age in your listing (babysitting since you were 11 is good to know, but only if we know how old you are now)
- Tell us approximately where you live, so we know if you can walk or ride your bike
- Tell us if the phone number is your cell or your home and if you prefer texts or calls

CHECK IT OUT - Find a Sitter

Architectural Control Committee Corner - Electric Post Lights

Heritage Greens is a Covenant Community and it maintains an Architectural Control Committee (ACC) which regulates the external design, appearance and location of improvements and alterations to properties.

In an effort to be more visible and responsive to the homeowners, we will be giving updates monthly in the HG Newsletter highlighting our covenants.

 

An example of this is, per our Covenant Bylaws and Amendments, page 7 section L, "Each resident shall maintain at least one electric post light between the house and the street, which said light shall be operated by a photo-electric cell or other automatic device so that it will be lighted automatically during hours of darkness."

 

Recently, it was brought to the ACC's attention, that there are several homes in the neighborhood where this light was no longer functioning or non-existent. We request, that if this applies to your home, that this be corrected. Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation. Let's all work to keep Heritage Greens a great place to live!

 

John Nielsen, ACC 

JNIEL10632@aol.com 

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.  

 

Tennis Reservations & Keys

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.

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
South Suburban Events - June
 
Please join our South Suburban teen acting troupe for FREE performances of The Dinosaur Play
This is a fanciful tale set millions of years ago in the world of the dinosaurs. The shows are intended for young children, so bring a blanket or folding chair and watch as your kids are delighted by our energetic actors. For more information, call Debbie at 303-730-4612.
 Performances in 4 South Suburban parks:
·         Tue., Jun 17     10 am  Little Dry Creek Park, 6389 S Clermont Court, Centennial
·         Wed., Jun  18  10 am  Puma Park, 7900 S Ogden Way, Centennial
·         Thu, Jun  19     10 am  Gallup Gardens, 6015 S Gallup St , Littleton
·         Fri, Jun  20         7 pm  Walnut Hills Elementary- Amphitheater, 8195 E Costilla Boulevard

Youth and Adult Mini-Sprint TRYathlons
This event is designed for youth and adults regardless of athletic ability or prior triathlon experience. Youth division is age 6-14; and Adult division is forages 15+. The courses and distances were created to be achievable for all athletes. The philosophy behind the event is Completion rather than Competition. Registration opens at 6 am and there are staggered start times. For more information, go to www.sspr.org or contact michellek@sspr.org or 303-483-7029.
·         Sun., Jun 29, Cook Creek Pool, 8711 Lone Tree Parkway and Sweetwater Park, Lone Tree
·         Sat., Jul 12 at Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S University Blvd and deKoevend Park

BMX Olympic Day, Sun., Jun 29, 10 am, County Line BMX, David A. Lorenz Regional Park, 8560 S. Colorado Blvd.Centennial, CO 80126.
For more information, contact Mindya@sspr.org

Free Ice Skating Exhibitions all summer, Fri., Jun 13, 20, Jul 4, 18, 25, & Aug 1, 5:15-6:30 pm, South Suburban Ice Arena on the South Rink, 6580 S Vine St, Centennial.
These exhibitions feature skaters enrolled in our Summer Skating School programs at either South Suburban Ice Arena or Family Sports Center. These exhibitions give the skaters an opportunity to practice their routines in front of an audience as they prepare for skating competitions throughout the summer and for skating tests. For more information, contact Gerryl@sspr.org.

 Summer Friday Evening Concerts & Tantalizing Tastes
·         Tue., Jun 10, 6:00 to 8:00 pm inside the Lone Tree Grill, Lone Tree Golf Club & Hotel, 9808 Sunningdale Blvd, Lone Tree, June Tantalizing Tastes,  Beer Edition.
·         Every Friday, Jun 6 - Sep 5, 6:00 to 8:30 pm on the Patio at The Club at South Suburban Golf Course, 7900 S Colorado Blvd, Centennial presents live music and food and drink specials. Band schedule coming soon.
·         Free Every Friday, Jun 6 - Sept. 5, 6:00- 9:00 pm on the Patio at the Lone Tree Grill, Lone Tree Golf Club & Hotel, 9808 Sunningdale Blvd, Lone Tree, includes food and drink specials. Enjoy live, local bands: June 6 Trip Wire; June 13 Joint Chiefs; June 20 Candlelight Guitar with Steve Blechschmidt; and June 27 Little Goose Band.
For more information, contact Jayd@sspr.org.

FREE Annual Flag Day Celebration/Ice Cream Social
All ages welcome to this unique event that offers a better understanding of the importance of our national flag. Ice cream and a variety of yummy toppings will be served.
·         Fri., Jun 13, 1-3 pm, Douglas H. Buck Community Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton, special entertainment provided by the Tip Top Tappers
·         Tue., Jun 17-12:30-2:30 pm, Sheridan Community Park, 3325 W Oxford Ave, Sheridan, special entertainment provided by Larry O'Connor the Piano Man.
For more information, contact michellec@sspr.org