May 2015
 

The lights are on! After a bit of typical moaning and groaning about having to "light up" our front yard for compliance with the covenants, we were really pleased to see the end result. Even if you have an original light post or sconce, it's always worth revisiting your lighting plans (with ACC approval of course) to give a bit of enhanced curb appeal and appraisal value to your home and the neighborhood. Be sure it's all tied to a photoelectric cell as well so you never have to think about it. 

 

All this rain has Heritage Greener than ever! As I do every year, I'll ask everyone to trim up those trees on your property. It's not just the length of the limbs and keeping them within your lot, but also the base of those old Pines and Spruces to be trimmed up a few feet off the ground. Snuffleupagus is not attractive in your yard.

 

Now that it's May, get out and party with your neighbors on the 16th at the Rat Pack Party and let's set a new record attendance at the Gator Gallop fun walk/run to raise money for our neighborhood swim team on Memorial Day, May, 25th.  The pool opens on May 23rd at noon, so PLEASE begin the extended process of spring body grooming for the benefit of your neighbors (refer back to my link on Snuffleupagus for a visual). 

 

Happy Mothers Day to all the exceptional mom's in our neighborhood (especially mine)!  

 

HOA President
303-570-8291
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Heritage Greens Swimming Pool

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


The pool officially opens on Saturday, May 23rd at 12 noon. Pool hours are 11AM to 8PM, and will extended to 9PM in July and August.  The pool will remain open through September 20th.

The pool rules are posted on the HG website and you can view them here. Additionally, I'd like to touch on a couple of rules that residents had questions on last year:
  • Guest policy - 2 guests per resident with a maximum or 5 guests per household.
  • All children 12 years of age and younger must 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
The new lifeguards are very excited to make your time at the pool
enjoyable. Please take some time to introduce yourself and get to know them this summer. We have 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 family have a safe experience while at the pool.

The goal is to provide you with a great experience at the pool this
summer. We are open to questions, concerns and positive comments.
Please feel free to contact me any time.
 

Kyle Linhardt, Pool Manager

kyle.linhardt@me.com


Rat Pack Party - May 16th

Join your neighbors at our Heritage Greens Community Clubhouse with this year's first Social event. 

 

The Rat Pack party will be held on Saturday, May 16th, 7-10PM.  Join us for music, drinks, hors d'oeuvres, and plenty of socializing and laughter.  The cost this year is just $20 per couple, so tell your neighbors and be sure to be there!  

 

Please submit payment before the event.  Checks can be dropped off at 7744 S Elm Ct or you can pay online here.

 

 

Questions?  Please contact the social committee.

 

Eric Thompson ewthompson13@gmail.com

Chad Best chadbest@hotmail.com

Dan Fox dansfox@comcast.net

Ben Suh bengsuh@gmail.com

Steve Tuttle stevetuttle01@gmail.com

 

 

Gator Gallop - Register Now!

The deadline to register with a t-shirt has passed, but you can still register to participate in the run on Memorial Day, Monday May 25, 2015 at 9:00am.

 

This is a 2 mile fun run (or walk) that supports our Heritage Greens Gators.  It is one of the Gators largest fundraisers and a fantastic way to kick off the summer season.  Please join us! It is open to all Heritage Greens residents.  Registration and payment is entirely on-line this year.  Please click this link to register for the run.  

 

The 2015 Gator Gallop is sponsored by:Anne Dresser Kocur of LIV Sotheby's International Realty, Leslie McGivern of Affiliated Financial Group, Holly Malcolm of Metro Brokers, Lawton Taylor Academy, Abundant Blessings & Care Assisted Living, Great Play of Highlands Ranch, N2 Publishing, Rustic Charm Photography, Swim Labs, Fuel Salon & Spa, Comedy Works, Chic-Fil-A, Menchies, Big Bills and Monster Mini Golf.


Questions?  Please contact Jan or Margie
Jan McElhiney jmcelhiney@ciber.com, 303.777.8762
Margie Bradley margiebradley@mac.com 303.902.7538

Memorial Day Mixed Doubles Tennis Tournament

Please join us after the Gator Gallup in a celebration of the start of tennis season for a FUN day of mixed doubles.  Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2015 11am-6pm.  

 

This event is open to ALL HG residents 18 and over and tennis players of all levels.  This is a FUN single elimination tournament with a consolation bracket.  

 

Each player is guaranteed TWO matches.  For more details on rules, please click here. 


 The registration fee to enter the tournament is $25 per person, $50 per team.  Match balls, lunch, and players' party are included in your registration fees. **Registration closes Thursday, May 21 at midnight (no day-of registration).**


 

 The two-step registration and payment process is as follows:

 

1. Registration is online ONLY at the HG Website under Tennis Event Registration

 

2. Payment details to follow.  All players must register and pay by Thursday, May 21st.  

 

Mark your calendars for future tennis events!

Friday evening socials 6:00-8:30pm on June 12, July 17, and August 14. 

Queen of the Court Women's tournament on Friday July 3

Random Doubles Women's Tournament on Monday September 7.  

 

These events are brought to you by the Heritage Greens Tennis Social Committee. Our goals are to bring our tennis community together and have fun!!  

Questions? Contact the coordinator for this event:  

Vida Melvin vidangreg@gmail.com (720) 375-6831 


Heritage Greens Gators

Swim Team Season is upon us! The Gators are starting to emerge from the winter season and getting geared up for another fabulous swim season.  The Gators have the time of their lives during practices, swim meets and social events.  Gators work hard and play hard.

 

After School Practice begins on Monday May 18th. For details on practice times, please click here on the Gators Website.

 

The Gator Fun Meet (a preseason meet with just Gators) happens on Saturday, May 23, 8 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!!! Come see the Gators in action!


 

Our first social event is the Gator Gallop on Memorial Day May 25, 9 a.m. Please come out and join us for a walk that morning.  If you can, peak your head out of the garage or front door and cheer on the participants.

After Memorial Day, we will begin our morning practices.  For details on morning practice times, please click here.  The ever popular Gator Grill run by the Gator Coaches opens on Friday, May 29th from 11:30-12:30. This is an opportunity for all HG residents to stop by the pool and have lunch every Friday during Swim Team season. $5 for a hamburger, chips and a drink. Hot dogs also available.

 

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 the coaches for lessons.

  

We have several home meets, wander down to the pool, come have a breakfast burrito, we will buy you a cup of coffee and discover a piece of the Gator Greatness we are so proud of.  And as always,s thank you for all of your support of the neighborhood swim team!

 

SUMMER SCHEDULE:

May 18: Swim practices begin in the afternoon

May 23: Fun Meet

May 25: Gator Gallop

May 26: Morning swim practices begin

May 30: Home, Highlands Ranch

June 6: Away, Cherry Creek Vista

June 13: Away, Stonegate

June 20: Home, Homestead

June 27: Home, Sundance Hills

July 6: Prelims Week

July 11: Finals

July 11: Evening Dessert/Award Ceremony


 More dates, details and information can be found at

https://hggators.swimtopia.com

 

Still have Questions?

Kristen Dimig, hggators@gmail.com, 303-324-0181

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

GO GATORS!


Heritage Greens Tennis 

League tennis is in full swing.  Please don't forget to read the rules regarding the tennis courts and reservation policies.  PLEASE make sure to cancel any reservations that have been made and are not going to be used.


If you need a key to the tennis courts, please contact Jennifer Gruidel at

jenandjeffgruidel@comcast.net.  
 

Looking forward to a great tennis season and fun on the courts. Please email me with any questions regarding the reservation system or league tennis.

 
Marty Smith

Heritage Greens League Tennis Coordinator
mlsmiff@msn.com 


Moms, Pops & Tots

Warmer weather is here! We look forward to seeing more of you at organized Moms, Pops, and Tots Events, as well as out and about at the pool and the park!

 

Coming up on the schedule for Moms, Pops, and Tots are more playdates for our youngest residents, our End of School Party and a kick off for Kindergarteners!

 

Our June palydate will take place at the home of Whitney Cain,  Sunday, June 28th from 9-11AM. Please watch your email for details. These events aim to give parents and caregivers of our youngest residents a chance to get to know each other in a small group setting. They will be held monthly throughout the year.

 

Last Day of School / Start of Summer Party!  Join your neighbors to celebrate the end of the school year on Friday, May 22nd from 4-6:30ish in the cul-du-sac at Elm Court. We are planning a potluck style event this year. Details on what to bring to share will be sent out via Evite. You do not need to have a school-aged child to attend this event! Moms, Dads, and kids are all encouraged to come celebrate the start of summer vacation! Bring a neighbor too!

 

Our schedule for Kindergarten Summer Activities has been set! If you have a child who will be entering Kindergarten in 2015, please plan to attend these events aimed at introducing your child to others who will also be starting school this fall! The dates are:

 

Saturday, June 27 3:00  Play at Linksview Park

 

Wednesday, July 15 9:30 Donuts and juice at volleyball court

 

Saturday, August 15 3:00 Snow cones at the volleyball court

 

If you are new the neighborhood and would like to be included in Moms, Pops & Tots, please send us an email. We look forward to seeing you soon.

  

Moms, Pops & Tots  


Community Room 

Thinking about reserving the HG Community Room? Here are some tips for making the reservation process easy and painless:


 

The first step is to make sure you are registered on the Heritage Greens website and that all your information is accurate. From the home page, click on Reservations, choose Community Room, and check the calendar for the date and time you wish to reserve. Follow the link to the Community Room page and click on Request Form.  Once you complete and submit this form the information comes to Shari Lamb. It is date and time stamped so if multiple requests come in, the earliest one will be processed. There can be a delay in receiving some requests, so if you do not get a confirmation email within three days, please send a note to hgcommunityroom@gmail.com.  This confirmation email will include instructions on where to drop off the completed paperwork and checks. The rental agreement must be printed from the Community Room page link, filled out and signed. 


Current fees are $50 for up to 25 people and $100 for up to 64 people. The security deposit is $300. Checks can be made out to HG HOA.


 

A few days before your event, contact Shari to arrange for key pick up.  During the summer when the pool is open, you must also contact Kyle Linhardt

kyle.linhardt@me.com regarding lifeguard coverage and fees.

Shari Lamb 720.231.2217

Paula Powers 720.984.9793

HGCommunityRoom@gmail.com

Take a Walk, Bring your Leash

With the warmer weather, there are more neighbors and dogs out for walks.  Some dog owners are walking their dogs without a leash--both on the streets and on South Suburban Golf Course. Not only is this against the leash law, it is dangerous for the off-leash dogs and can be intimidating to children and other on-leash dogs.  Too many things can happen which are potentially harmful to dogs, owners and other residents in the neighborhood. Please, don't leave home without your leash!

Covenants Corner - Landscape Maintenance 

  Sure, some "weed" might be legal in Colorado......however,

Each Lot, including landscaping, shall be maintained by the Owner
thereof in good condition and repair. All owners shall mow, cut, prune,
clear, and remove from their land any unsightly brush, weeds, or other growth,
and shall remove from their land and growth infected with noxious
insects or contagious plant diseases.
The Cliff note version is: maintain your lot as if it were a premier lot in
a PREMIER south suburban area, and that is Heritage Greens!

John Nielsen, HOA Board

Oh, as for that other type of weed, remember all Federally banned substances are prohibited in Heritage Greens per the Rules and Regulations. 
Notes From the Board

  Ever been bothered by "airplane" noise? If you have, you can report it to the Noise Complaint Hotline at Centennial Airport. The "noise line" is 303-790-4709. They will ask you to give them your address and sub-division (Heritage Greens)

Some times it seems we have quite a few flights overhead!

John Nielsen, HOA Board
Sustainability
Each month the Sustainability committee aims to address the following areas:

Reduce:  Remember to put yard waste directly into your trash bin or a decomposable bag.

Reduce your carbon foot print and stay in shape! We all tend to jump in the car and go. We live in a wonderful community where there are many areas we can walk or ride to. As we approach summer think of jumping on your bike or walking the next time you head out. Below are some "one-way" distances from the Heritage Greens pool to nearby establishments many frequent.  
  • jogging-women.jpg King Soopers - 1 mile
  • Menchies - .7 
  • True Value - .82
  • Sunset Grill - .8
  • Tony's Market -  1.5 
  • Starbucks on Quebec - 1.9 
  • Life Time Fitness - 1.2
  • 24 Hour Fitness on County Line  - 1.7
  • South Suburban Golf Course .33
According to walkscore.com, our neighborhood "walk score" is not great.  Let's see if we can improve this!!!

Reuse:  the neighborhood garage sale will be at the end of the summer.  Save your unwanted items.  Remember:  "One man's junk, is another man's treasure."  If you don't want to man it solo, find a neighbor to partner with.  It can be a lot of fun!  We see lots of usable items being put out for trash pick up.  Go ahead and put a "free" sign on it.  It is like giving someone permission to go ahead and take it before it ends up in the dump!

recycling_girl.jpg Recycle: REMINDER:  At the pool and tennis courts, please use the yellow-topped bins for recycle items!  All of those tennis ball cans and water bottles should go in the yellow-topped bins.  Just make it a habit!

We are very lucky in Heritage Greens to have curbside recycling pickup, and most of us take advantage of this every two weeks.  There have been some questions regarding what can be recycled and in what condition the items must be before tossing them in the bin.  It couldn't be easier!
  • aluminum and steel (tin) cans--these do NOT need to be rinsed 
  • aluminum foil--clean it off
  • cardboard and paperboard--must be clean and free of food waste.   Juice boxes. milk cartons, shiny cardboard, pizza boxes are all included.  Don't forget those toilet paper rolls!
  • newspapers, junk mail, phone books, magazines, office paper (you don't have to remove staples)
  • glass--clear, brown, or green.  Do NOT include ceramics, dishware, ovenware, mirror or window glass, crystal, or light bulbs
  • plastics--anything marked with a 1 through 7 in a triangle on the bottom.  This includes many things from the gardening stores.  Plastic containers should be as clean as possible with no food waste.
Waste Management may also buy some of your old electronics, including cell phones, laptops, music listening devices, and IPads.  For more information, go to WMPayStoreCycle.com

Repurpose:  If you have an idea you would like to share, please send us an email:hendrixtz@aol.com

Reeducate:  We all take a lot of pride in our neighborhood and do our very best to keep our houses and yards looking great.  However, some of this comes with a price.   Most of us probably have weedkillers and products like RoundUp in our garages and pull them out to blast away unwanted weeds and grasses.  We have been told by the manufacturers, erroneously, that these products were of low toxicity.   Recent studies have shown that both the active and inactive ingredients in these products can be very dangerous to our health and environment.  They have been linked with non-Hodgin Lymphoma, developmental abnormalities, and spontaneous abortions.  They have also been detected in surface water which makes it a potential drinking water pollutant.   

There are alternatives to these toxic products.  They may take repeat applications or a little elbow grease, but they can be effective without being harmful to our bodies, pets, and earth.  Natria Grass and Weed Killer is a spray that can be purchased at stores such as the Big Tool Box.  It's active ingredient is ammoniated soap and the reviews are very favorable.  There are numerous recipes for a homemade weed killer that can be found on the internet.  (Mix 1 gallon white vinegar with 1 cup salt and 1 tablespoon liquid blue Dawn dish soap;  trim the weeds with garden shears to open the plant to receive the formula).  And, of course, there is the old fashioned way of pulling the weeds by hand (try to get the root).  A dandelion fork can be purchased for under $5.00.

If you need an insecticide, there are many products that can be purchased at any garden center.  But remember, there are many insects that are beneficial so use care to not harm them.

Teri Hendrix

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.
 
Kristen Dimig, HG News & Website
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South Suburban Events

FREE! 14th Annual Active Older Adult Health and Resource Fair,

Tue., May 19, 10 am - 12 pm at Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S University Blvd, Centennial; and Wed., May 20, 10 am - 12 pm at Douglas H. Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton.

Attend this free event and gain knowledge about local senior resources and how to improve and maintain your fitness. Exhibitors will have helpful information to improve your total well-being. For more information, contact Lisa Rendon at lisar@ssprd.org.

 

FREE!  2015 Prairie Sky Park Summer Walk Concert Series, Thu., May 21, Prairie Sky Park, 9381 Crossington Way, west of theLone Tree Recreation Center. 

First free summer concert (The Country Music Project) and family fun (also on June 18, July 16, August 20) in partnership with RidgeGate Development. In addition to great tunes, enjoy outdoor fitness activities, food trucks and art activities. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Activities begin at 5 pm; music 6 - 8 pm. For more information, contact Iris Gregg at Irisg@ssprd.org

 

FREE!  Summer Music on the Patio of the Lone Tree Grill Returns! Fri., May 22 and May 29, 6 pm, Lone Tree Golf Club & Hotel, 9808 Sunningdale Blvd, Lone Tree.

Sit back and relax to local bands on Friday evenings all summer long. Event is suited for adults.  Enjoy drink and dinner specials on the patio with free admissions and free parking. For more information, call 303.790.0202.

 

Outdoor Pools open Sat., May 23.

Outdoor Pool swim lessons begin Mon., Jun 1, Sign up now!

Ben Franklin Pool and Sprayground, 1600 E Panama, Centennial, 303-798-5922, Contact Becky Richmond atBeckyr@ssprd.org .

Cook Creek Pool, 8711 Lone Tree Parkway, Lone Tree, 303-790-7665, Contact Kayla Stonehouse at kaylas@sspr.org.

Harlow Pool, 5151 S Lowell Blvd Littleton, 303-798-6269, Contact Becky Richmond at  Beckyr@ssprd.org .

Holly Pool, 6651 S. Krameria Way, Centennial, 303-770-0333, Contact Marc Graves at  Marcg@ssprd.org.

 

FREE! Share the Trail, Sat., May 30, 8:30-11:30 am, Hudson  Gardens Shelter, 6115 South Santa Fe Dr., Littleton.

This is a free trail safety event along the popular Mary Carter Greenway Trail in Littleton. Ride your bike, jog, walk or roll to this fun event for the entire family, including friendly dogs. Access is available from the Mary Carter Greenway Trail. And, for those arriving by car, complimentary onsite parking also is available at the Hudson Gardens parking lot.

 

FREE! Touch-A-Truck, Sat., May 30, 9 am - 12 pm, Family Sports Dome, 6959 S. Peoria St., Centennial.

Get an up close and personal experience with a variety of trucks, tractors and more!  It's sure to be a fun and unique experience for all ages.  For more information, call 303.754.0550.