September 2014

 

September may be the best month of the year. The kids are back in school, the cool nights are great for sleeping, the colors become most spectacular, the ski sales begin, and the holidays are fast approaching. Better yet, it's like we all get a bonus when our water and electricity bills go down by 70%!

 

We officially end another great pool season this Sunday (details below). Thanks to so many great volunteers for making this an integral part of our community and the standard for others to follow. The Luau party will be a great way to end the season (see sign up below). The Board will be meeting with the Pool committee this month to brainstorm and further enhance the rules and experience of homeowners for the 2015 season. If you have feedback or suggestions to add to that discussion, please email them to Kyle Linhardt to bring to our meeting.

             

As we prepare for 2015, the Board is reviewing our 2014 spending and finalizing the budget for next year. We are also updating the rules and regulations with our legal team to ensure our documents reflect learnings over the past 30 years and keep up with state law changes.

             

I receive a large amount of emails with questions from homeowners about renovations, issues with neighboring homes, community room reservations, etc. While I am happy to facilitate those requests, I just want to make sure everyone knows about our property management company ACCU. They are listed on the top left of our website under "property management". David Kirschner (303.339.9708) is our rep and does an excellent job of helping with any issue and connecting you with the right people.  

  

Here's to one more month without large bags of candy in our homes! 

 
Jeff Rector
HOA President
303-570-8291 
Heritage Greens Luau Coming Up September 20
 
Heritage Greens Luau
 
Saturday, September 20  
7:00 p.m. 
The Heritage Greens Pool    

Heavy hors d'oeuvres and drinks will be served.  

$40 per couple or $20 per person. 
or via check at 7744 S. Elm Court.  

Adults only, please.
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) 

The Pool Closes This Sunday, September 14
pool
The pool will be closing for the summer on Sunday September 14. Also it's getting darker earlier so the closing time for the pool will be 7:30 pm.
 
Kyle Linhardt, Pool Manager, kyle.linhardt@me.com 
ACC Corner - Covenant Corner

Here's a SIGN of the times......per the Heritage Greens Association Covenants, Bylaws and Amendments, page 9, section N:

No signs (except one "For Rent" or "For Sale" advertising sign per parcel, of not more than five square feet) billboards, unsightly objects, or nuisances shall be erected, placed or permitted to remain on the premises, nor shall the premises be used in any way or for any purpose which may endanger the health or unreasonably disturb the Owner of any Lot or any resident thereof.

We've had a summer of improvements in HG and some contractors will not even not ask residents for permission to place a sign. The response from the resident should be, "No signs per our covenants."

With elections coming up, per HG Rules and Regulations, section 5:

Political signs may be displayed no earlier than 45 days before the day of an Election and no later than 7 days after the day of the Election. An Owner may display one Political Sign per political office or ballot issue in the Election.
           
School Signs, ie: Warrior Football, Debate, Chess Club, Swim Team are encouraged, in season!

You can find the covenants under the HOA Documents section on the website. If you have forgotten your password or the link above doesn't open, email the webmaster at HGNewsWeb@gmail.com.   

 

John Nielsen, ACC 

JNIEL10632@aol.com 

  
Random Doubles Tennis Tournament a Success!
 
The Heritage Greens Tennis Social Committee hosted the second annual Women's Random Doubles Tennis Tournament on Labor Day and it was a huge success!! Congratulations to the winners:
  • Consolation runners-up: Suzette Loving & Patty Nowlan
  • Consolation winners: Whitney Cain & Trece Odonnell
  • Runners-up: Jen Gruidel & Karen Miller
  • First place: Lisa Morrisroe & Sarah Bernauer

Click here to see all the photos!


 
Recycling - Towels, Leaves and Prescription Drugs


With the pool closing this month the Sustainability Committee will take all unclaimed towels to the Denver Rescue Mission. On the last day of the pool being open, if you want to drop off any unwanted towels, we will add them to those we are taking.

Also, if the leaves start falling, put them directly in your trash bin or recyclable bags -it helps the decomposition process at the landfill.

Prescription and non-prescription drugs can be dropped off anonymously year-round at the Sheriff's office, 13101 E. Bronco Pkwy in Centennial, Monday-Friday, 7 am - 6 pm. All drugs must be in a clear, plastic zip-lock bag. They will be screened for compliance and then you can place them in the drop box. Please dispose of non-wanted drugs safely and keep them out of the landfill and water supplies!
 
2014 Fairfax Court Reunion

 

Have you ever wondered what ever happened to that family down the street? You were so close until they moved away and then you gradually lost track of each other.

 

The Fairfax Ct. cul-de-sac had some great block parties in the mid 1980's but as families moved away, the tradition died out. Betsy and Fred Lightner, the sole remaining original homeowners on Fairfax CT, decided a reunion was in order. They successfully located all the original Fairfax CT homeowners for a reunion held over the August 15th weekend. Families came from as far away as Panama and six different states to attend the 2-day event, with 13 of the 15 original homeowners represented.

 

Not only did Betsy and Fred invite all the original owners, they also contacted the current Fairfax CT homeowners to attend the first evening of the gathering. Some of the current residents opened their homes so original homeowners could tour their previous homes.

 

  

What happened in the 25+ years since these families last socialized? Lee Mossel is now the author of the Cortland Scott crime thriller series; Harry Massey completed a 49-day bicycle trip across the United States; and Blair Rasmussen is developing Boys and Girls Clubs in the state of Washington. Don Woody, unbeknownst to his neighbors, had recording contracts in the mid 1950's for Decca and ARCO record labels. His music has now been rediscovered by European rockabilly enthusiasts and he has been persuaded to perform at rockabilly revival shows throughout Europe and in Las Vegas.

 

All participants spoke of the camaraderie and friendships that were so unique to that particular street. No one has experienced anything like it since. Betsy and Fred commented, "The participation for our reunion was amazing. Everybody had a great time and it was very special to renew the friendships that began some 27 years ago. Heritage Greens is a fantastic neighborhood."

 

Next Fairfax CT reunion party? This group already has plans to hear Don Woody perform at the 2016 Rockabilly Festival in Las Vegas.

 
Gators Swim Team


Hard to believe that with the shorter days, summer is coming to an end. Sad for many of us, but with fall activities underway most of us are too busy to notice.

 

With the upcoming close of the pool come changes in the Heritage Greens Swim Team leadership. With a heartfelt thank you, we say goodbye to the amazing leadership of Holly Malcolm as parent representative. Under Holly's leadership this summer was one of the most successful swim seasons ever. Thank you Holly!

 

Welcome Kristen! Kristen Dimig has agreed to be the new parent rep with me for this year. Please say thank you and welcome Kristen to the new role for next summer. She will be an amazing asset to the team and we are lucky to have her.

 

Get back to the craziness of fall and remember to watch for future Newsletters for the information on Butter braids and Luminaries.   Soon the falling leaves will change to snow and it is never too early to start your Holiday planning now.

 

Nancy Seavall   Gators Parent Rep

hggators@gmail.com 303-918-1611

 

Kristen Dimig   Gators Parent Rep

hggators@gmail.com 303-324-0181

 


Website Feature: Resident Directory

There are so many ways to reach out to your neighbors by using the website's resident directory. You can look people up by a last name, first name or address (just use the number part of the address). Remember that either adult may be user 1 or user 2. Once you have located a profile you can get phone numbers, emails and often children's names and birth dates. All of this information is protected and accessible by residents only. The information is inputted by the homeowner and can be hidden if they choose.

Click here to search the resident directory.
Click here to update your profile or change settings.

So if you have a new neighbor who has recently moved in, look them up and say hello!
 

The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)


A new pest is attacking ash trees in Colorado. This pest is called the Emerald Ash Borer and is commonly referred to as EAB. This pest is a green metallic insect that attacks healthy, as well as unhealthy ash trees. EAB is responsible for the death of millions of ash trees and tens of millions of dollars in more than 22 states, as well as millions more in Canada. Read more. 

 
 

Tennis Reminders

League tennis may be over but there are plenty of warm fall days ahead for tennis! Remember to go online and book your court prior to going to play. 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 page on Facebook. We use 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 - September
 
FREE Family Event, Touch a Truck, Sat., Sep. 20, 10 am - 1 pm, South Suburban Ice Arena, 6580 S. Vine St., Centennial.
Bring your family to the South Suburban Ice Arena parking lot and get an up close and personal experience with a variety of trucks, tractors and more!  The highlight of the event will be playing in the "snow" courtesy of our very own Zambonis! It's sure to be a fun and unique experience for all ages. Call 303-798-7881 for more information.
 
Nature Workshop for Grandparents-Activities for the Children in Your Life, Fri., Sep. 12, 9 am - noon, South Platte Park, 3000 W. Carson Drive, Littleton.
Build a thriving relationship with your grandchildren using fun, easy educational activities, songs and more from Project Learning Tree. Materials package and activity guide to take home is included in the fee. For more information, contact victorias@sspr.org
 
September Punch Card Sale, Valid Sep. 1- 30 at 3 recreation centers: Goodson, 6315 S. University, Douglas H. Buck, 2004 W Powers Ave., and Lone Tree, 10249 Ridgegate Circle.
During September, purchase a 30-punch admission card and receive 5 FREE punches. Purchase a 15-punch card, and receive 2 FREE punches. Bring guests or family and use your punches! Punch cards never expire. Also, receive 10% off personal training packages, facials and massages.  Call 303-347-5999 for more information.
 
FREE-NFL Punt, Pass & Kick Competition, Sat., Sep. 21, 9 am David A. Lorenz Regional Park, 8422 S. Colorado Blvd.
Boys and girls age 6-15 (age as of 12/31/14) demonstrate their football skills.  Register the day of the event beginning at 9 am and compete between 9:30 and 11 am; final results will be posted at www.sspr.org by 5 pm Monday, Sep 22. Each child must complete a registration form with parent or guardian signature and provide copy of their birth certificate. NO CLEATS OR SPIKES ALLOWED. Winners have the opportunity to advance to regional and national competition and will receive a certificate of participation from the NFL.  For more information, contact michellek@ssprd.org.
 
Coyote Trails, Mon., Sep. 22, 6-7:30 pm, South Platte Park, 3000 W. Carson Drive, Littleton.
Coyotes are the ultimate survivors. Explore the Park with a naturalist seeking coyote dens and pups; learn about their role in the environment and how to live with them in your neighborhood. For more information, contact victorias@ssprd.org.
 
Introduction to Self Defense, Sat., Sep. 13, 1-4 pm, Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial.
This introductory workshop will teach you how to be more aware, avoid dangerous situations and be able to defend yourself in the event of an assault or attack. This is a hands on class where you can practice the techniques you learn under the direction of an experienced martial arts instructor. Ideal for age 9 to seniors, and for all abilities. For more information, contact KelseyW@sspr.org.