April 2016
 

Jeff Rector, HOA President
We had a disgruntled lumberjack rampage through Heritage Greens last week. No one was hurt but we have determined it was actually financial terrorism as many homeowners are out several hundred dollars to remove the damage. Conspiracy theorists believe the coalition of centennial landscapers may have ties to the lumberjack as they have recently been seen in Ferraris due to the financial windfall. This is very similar to the roofing assaults in 2013.

We now welcome the beginning of our spring/summer season (even with fewer trees). The new pool heaters are installed and swim team is right around the corner. Look for information in next months newsletter about the first social event of the season which is sure to be fun for all!

Garage Doors will now be staying open longer and kids will be all over our streets. Please, please, please be vigilant and let's work together to call out speeders plates and approach those near your street if they are loitering. Here's to a safe and wonderful summer Spring and Summer season.

So proud to serve all of you.
 
Jeff 
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Swim Team

Welcome to the 2016 Swim Season!  We are so excited to see the Gators coming out in droves!
 
Registration
Online registration is open! Visit our website and register your swimmer today. Registration is only available online and will close on April 30th. We will coordinate volunteer sign up in early May.
 
We're keeping the website up to date with the latest news, schedules, bios on our coaches, and other useful info, so please check it out.
 
If you have questions about swim team, please contact us.

See you soon!
Kristen Dimig, hggators@gmail.com, 303-324-0181
Suzette Loving, hggators@gmail.com,303-681-1711
GO GATORS!
 

Gator Galop Registration



Registration is now open for the 2016 Gator Gallop! Click here to register and order your awesome custom designed performance fabric t-shirt! Register before May 9th to ensure you get a shirt!
 
Memorial Day Monday May 30, 2015 at 9:00am
 
This is a 2 mile fun run (or walk) that supports our Heritage Greens Gators.  It is open to ALL Heritage Greens residents! We hope you can join us for a healthy run, awesome prizes and fun!
Would your family or business like to sponsor a Gator Gallop age group?  We are currently soliciting prizes to award our winning runners.  We welcome all prizes but also consider a simple cash donation of $40, which provides prize money to an entire age group of runners!   If you have questions or would like to donate, please contact Margie Bradley margiebradley@mac.com (303-902-7538) or Leslie Suh millerlk44@hotmail.com (720-373-4040).
 
The 2016 Gator Gallop is sponsored by: Holly Malcolm of Metro Brokers, Doug Applegate of Edward Jones, Ann Dresser Kocur of LIV Sotheby's Reality, Scott Cain of Pulaski Bank Home Lending, Lawton Taylor Academy, Sweeties Fro-Yo Café, The Clue Room, Comedy Works, Ted's Montana Grill, Swim Labs, Makia Images Photography, Compleat Gourmet, The Clue Room, Snooze, Apex Dermatology and N2 Publishing.



Moms, Pops, and Tots
Happy Spring Everyone! Thank you to all the families who braved the snow and joined us for a modified indoor egg hunt! We want to extend a huge thank you to our bunny, Emma Burge, and to Kate Loving, Ellie Dimig, Caroline Dimig, Paige Bradley, and Amelia Browning who were a huge help with setting up and running the event. Also, thank you to our egg stuffing team, Jenny Christian and Karin Johnson who helped prepare 500 Easter eggs for our kids to find!
 
Our next big event is scheduled for May 20th at the Volleyball Court (aka the sandbox) to celebrate the end of school and start of summer. Watch for details via Evite.
 
KINDERGARTEN EVENTS:
If you have a child who will be entering kindergarten in the fall, please join us this summer for some fun events to celebrate this milestone! We welcome Karin Johnson to the Moms, Pops and Tots team as the organizer of our kindergarten events. Please email us at momspopsandtots@gmail.com if you are new to the neighborhood or to moms, pops and tots and have a child entering kindergarten!
 
Friday, June 10 2-3:30 - Ice Cream at the Volleyball Court
Saturday, July 30 9:30-11:00 Donuts and Juice at the Volleyball Court
Saturday, August 13 9:30-11:00 Kindergarten Kickoff Breakfast
 
PRESCHOOL PLAYDATES:
We live a beautiful place, why not play outside? For the summer months our preschool play dates will happen at Linksview Park. Bring a picnic and stay as long as you can!
Meet up on alternating Tuesday and Thursday mornings monthly at 9:30.
Tuesday, May 3rd
Thursday, June 2nd
Tuesday, July 5th
Thursday, August 4th
Tuesday, September 6th
 
We have a new official email address! The coordinators of Moms, Pops, and Tots can now be reached at momspopsandtots@gmail.com. If you are new to the neighborhood and would like to receive information about our events please email us and let us know!
We hope to see you soon.

Margie & Sarah
Covenant Corner: Signs & Home Improvement
Ahhhhh, spring is in the air. Just a reminder, per our Rules and Regs,
Owner Maintenance Rules, page 2: Owners are to maintain the landscape
and exteriors of the home on their lot in a first class, residential condition,
with no dead lawn areas, trees or shrubs and without damaged parts to the
exterior of their home. And then this rule goes on to "SPECIFY", which 
"specifically" spells out 21 specifics of this SPECIFICALLY. How's that
for keeping a neighborhood GREAT! Let's all enjoy the upcoming summer!
 
John Nielsen, HG Board
Clothing and Food Drive (Benefiting Denver Rescue Mission)
The kids of the HG Philanthropy Club is hosting a "Clothing/Food Drive" to benefit the Denver Rescue Mission on Sunday, May 22 from 3:00 - 5:00.  You don't even have to leave your house, we will come to you! The first week of May, you will receive a flyer on your front door. Please place this flyer on one of your clothing bags or boxes of non-perishable foods set next to your garage door. We will come pick up your items on May 22.

New Items Needed:
Diapers
Men's socks, underwear, undershirts

Food Items Needed:
Canned goods (fruit, vegetables, tuna, soup, tomatoes)
Peanut butter
Dry pinto beans
Pasta
Oatmeal
Rice
Stuffing mix
Cereal
Macaroni & Cheese

If you and your family would like to participate in the HG Philanthropic Club, please call Blake and Diane at (720)375-0222. Thank you for helping Denver Rescue Mission serve Denver's homeless individuals and families.
Tennis
Summer is fast approaching and that means lots of activity on our tennis courts; we have a very active community.  Based on the tennis survey, your tennis committee has developed a set of activities to be offered this year.  Below is a preview on what will be offered.  Some dates and activities are firm, others are still being finalized, we will keep you posted with details.  If you have questions, please use the list below to connect with one of our committee members.
 
USTA Leagues - Marty Smith (mlsmiff@msn.com)
Non-League - Izzy Attai (izzyfit@me.com), Lisa McCausland (lisamccausland@earthlink.net ) & Shiela Salyers (sheilasalyers@gmail.com)
Juniors - Martha Bratt (mbratt1998@att.net)
Social - Heidi Elliott (heidi@beanstalk-marketing.com)
 
General Questions or if you do not know whom to ask- Heather Kelly hmkelly@gmail.com
 
Social
Save these dates in your calendar NOW for a summer full of competitive tournaments and fun social events!

Tournaments
Sunday May 29, 8 am - 4 pm, Mixed
Saturday July 23, 8 am - 4 pm, Men's
Saturday, August 20, 8 am - 4 pm, Women's Queen of the Court

Socials
Sunday June 5, 9 am - 12 noon
Friday June 24, 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Friday July 29, 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Friday August 12, 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Friday September 9, 5:30 - 8:30 pm
 
Non-League
Come out and play with your neighbors, these activities are for all residents, you do not need to be part of a team to participate.  More details to follow on these activities, they will start in May.
 
Drop-in mixed (men and women) drill sessions for all levels (adults only): Sundays 10:30 - 12 noon. These instructor-led drills will be on a first-come, first-serve basis and will require you to sign up in advance and pay the instructor for each session
 
Drop-In Court time.  This means that courts will be reserved weekly for this activity. There will be a sign up so people can count on players being there.
 
Men's Drop in court time:  1 court for each level to start but can be adjusted based on interest.
  • Saturdays: 8-10 a.m. Levels: 4.0-5.0 and 3.0-3.5
Women's Drop in court time: 1 court for each level to start but can be adjusted based on interest.
  • Wednesdays: 11-12:30 p.m. Levels: 2.5-3.0 and 3.5+
 Juniors
 
We are thrilled to be hosting three Junior Tennis Teams this season, an 11-12 Team and two 14 and under teams.  These teams were filled based on interest expressed in the tennis survey.  Matches are on Mondays and begin the week of June 13th.  We will consider hosting teams for the younger ages next year which will require painting lines on our courts to meet the smaller regulation size for those age groups.
 
Lessons will be offered for Juniors under the age of 12.  There will be a camp, with daily lessons, the week of June 6th taught by Suzette Riddle.
Additionally, the week of June 13th weekly lessons, taught by Scott Fong will be offered for ages 7 and under, 7-10, and 10-12 on Wednesdays and Fridays.  Sign up details to follow.


Recycling


Clean those closets, basements and garages out! 
Take advantage of joining your neighbors in a garage sale. There are many folks who have asked for a spring sale, so it is May 13 and 14th.  It is not sponsored by anyone but we highly suggest advertising on next-door.com.  This will cut down on cars and people cruising the neighborhood throughout the summer and focus it on one weekend.  The more homes that do this, the more traffic to come by your house.  Good luck with getting rid of your unwanted items, which become someone else's treasure!
REduce:  Put your yard spring clean-up materials directly in your trash can.  That way they can decompose at the landfill.

REuse:  Take your unwanted eyeglasses to most eye doctors who will donate them to organizations that give them to those who cannot afford eye care and eyewear.

Guiry's takes unwanted paint.  Check their website out to find out how and when to do it.  

Batteries Plus Bulbs : Batteries Plus Bulbs is committed to recycling spent batteries and light bulbs as a means to reduce waste in our landfills, stop harmful chemicals from contaminating our soil and water, and preserve our environment by decreasing the need for new raw materials from the Earth.  
Residents..We Want to Hear From You
Heritage Greens Residents - what are your interests?  What are you passionate about?  We welcome articles written by residents of all ages.  Please contact the editor with article ideas and submissions. Articles are due the 5th of each month. 

Ricki Kelly
HG News & Web


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.
 
Ricki Kelly, HG News & Website
P.S. Don't forget to like our page on Facebook. We use Facebook to get the word out on lost pets and found items as well as social event and other activities. Please LIKE us today!
South Suburban Events
REMEMBER TO VOTE!
May 3, 2016, South Suburban Park and Recreation District
South Suburban will be holding a regular election to elect two positions to our Board of Directors. This is a polling place election, and we offer several ways for citizens to vote, even if you are unable to cast it at a polling location. Read more online at ssprd.org. For more information, please call South Suburban at 303.798.5131, Monday-Friday between the hours of 8 am and 5 pm.

Outdoor Pools
South Suburban Outdoor pools - Cook Creek, Holly, Harlow, Franklin - open Sat, May 28.  For more information, contact Bradie at bradiea@ssprd.org.

Free Silver Sneakers Orientations
Mon, May 2, 9:15 am, Lone Tree Recreation Center
Wed, May 4, 9 am, Buck Recreation Center
Thu, May 5, 11:15 am, Goodson Recreation Center
Get a general overview of the SilverSneakers® program for ages 65 and over. Facility tour is offered at various locations each month. All SilverSneakers members are welcome. No registration is required. For more information, contact Kelsey at KelseyW@sspr.org.

Pottery Guild Sales
Mon-Wed, May 2-4, 8 am-8 pm, Goodson Recreation Center
The pottery for sale is made by South Suburban instructors and members of the Goodson clay arts community.  15% of overall sales are donated back to the Goodson Clay Arts Studio. For more information, contact Christine at callison@sspr.org.

FREE - 15th Annual Health and Resource Fair
Tue, May 3, 1 - 3 pm, Goodson Recreation Center
Wed, May 4, 9 - 11 am, Buck Recreation Center
Learn about the great resources available in our community that support healthy aging! Aged 18 and up are welcome. Free testing, mini workshops, and a chance to ask questions with no pressure!  For more information, contact Nikki at nikkic@ssprd.org.  

Pickleball Clinics
Mon, May 9, 12 - 2 pm, Sheridan Recreation Center
Wed, May 25, 1 - 3 pm, Buck Recreation Center
Come for a quick introduction to this badminton/tennis/table tennis-like sport with these 2-hour classes.  Participants ages 18 and up will be introduced to the basics of the game by our seasoned instructors. Contact Aaron Mittelstaedt at aaronm@ssprd.org
FREE Coffee and Chats
2nd Tue of the month, May 10, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, Goodson Recreation Center
Last Tue of the month, May 31, 11:15 am - 12:15 pm, Lone Tree Recreation Center
Ages 18 and up hear various speakers and presentations. Enjoy light refreshments and socializing with others. Fee: $5.25
Residents, $7.25 Nonresidents; $4.25 Senior Residents, $5.50 Senior Nonresidents. For more information, contact Nikki Crouse NikkiC@ssprd.org or at 303-730-4609.

Birdwatching: Continuing
Wed, May 4, 5:30 -7 pm, South Platte Park
Ages 16 and up build your skills or add to previous classes focusing on behavior, calls, and field marks to identify more challenging birds. Fee: $8 Resident, $11 Nonresident.  For more information, contact Victoria at victorias@ssprd.org.

Boom Soccer
Thu, May 5 - 26, 10 - 11 am, Family Sports Dome
Coaches will lead participants in several different fun-filled activities, with and without the soccer ball. Class will get your kids ages 3 - 6 bouncing, running, kicking, chasing and discovering their surroundings for 1 hour each week. Boom Sports helps develop your child physically, mentally and socially. Fee: $57 Youth Resident, $59 Youth Nonresident (4 classes $14.25 Youth Resident, $14.75 Youth Nonresident each).  For more information, contact Brad at brads@ssprd.org.

Boom Soccer Buddies
Thu, May 5 - 26, 10 - 11 am, Family Sports Dome
Boom soccer uses a series of non-competitive, fun-filled games designed to flourish motor skills while incorporating the fundamentals of soccer. We help develop each child's listening, balancing, running agility, jumping, kicking and more. Our curriculum builds on the skills of the game from dribbling, passing, hand-eye/hand-foot coordination, to soft touches, ball control and shooting techniques. Fee: $57 Youth Resident, $59 Youth Nonresident (4 classes $14.25 Youth Resident, $14.75 Youth Nonresident each). For more information, contact Brad at brads@ssprd.org.

Ballroom Dance Night
Fri, May 6, 7 - 10 pm, Lone Tree Recreation Center
Swing, Waltz, Rhumba and Hop to the Big Band Sounds live orchestra. Ages 18 and up are welcome. Fee: $8 Resident, $10 Nonresident. For more information, contact Monique at mkeohane@ssprd.org.

Lone Tree Tennis Carnival/Summer Opening
Sat, May 7, 11 am -1 pm, Tennis Center at Lone Tree Golf Club 9810 Sunningdale Blvd
Celebrate the summer tennis season with our Tennis Carnival. Ages 5 and up learn about spring/summer activities, programs, and tournaments at all of our tennis facilities. Our professional staff will be on-court assisting you and your family in a variety of fun activities. Please pre-register with Vicki at vickih@ssprd.org so that we will have adequate staff available.

Touch-A-Truck
Sat, May 7, 9 am -12 pm, Family Sports Center Dome Parking Lot, 6959 S. Peoria St., Centennial
Bring the whole and experience a variety of trucks, tractors, emergency vehicles. For more information, contact Christina at christinai@sspr.org.

Pickleball Clinic
Mon, May 09, 12 - 2 pm, Sheridan Sheridan Recreation Center
Wed, May 25, 1 - 3 pm, Buck Recreation Center
Come for a quick introduction to Pickleball, a court game that is similar to tennis with elements of badminton and table tennis.
Participants ages 18 and up will be introduced to the basics of the game by our seasoned instructors. Fee: $10 Resident, $14 Nonresident. For more information, contact Aaron at AMittelstaedt@ssprd.org.

Computer Discovery
Fri, May 13, 1 - 3 pm, Buck Recreation Center
Have you been stumped by how to use different programs on your computer? Ages 18 and up bring your laptop and consult with our Computer Superheroes! Who knows, you may even be able to teach your grandchildren a thing or two after these informative Q & A sessions! Fee $5 Resident, $6 Nonresident. For more information, contact Nikki at NikkiC@ssprd.org.

35th Annual High Line Canal 5K/10K
Sat, May 14, 10K, 8 am, 5K Run/Walk, 9 am, Highline Canal Trail, 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial
Registration fee includes pancake breakfast, goody bag, prizes and awards (T-shirt extra). All ages can participate. Proceeds benefit South Suburban Community Recreation Scholarship Program. New this year will be 20 guaranteed spots for childcare ages 4 - 11, reserve soon. Register athttp://www.runningguru.com/EventInformation.asp?eID=17322. For more information, contact Sarah atsarahn@ssprd.org.  Sponsored by the City of Centennial.

AARP Smart Driver Course
Wed, May 18, 8 am - noon, Lone Tree Recreation Center
A driver improvement course specially designed for motorists age 50 and older. Fee payable on the first day of class. Cash or check payable to AARP. $15 AARP member, $20 Non-AARP member. For more information, contact Nikki at contact NikkiC@ssprd.org.

Parents Night Out, Gymnastics
May 20, 6 - 9 pm 6 - 9 pm, Goodson Recreation Center
Ages 5-12 boys and girls-gymnasts and non-gymnasts, gymnastics club coaches and gymnastics instructors. Enjoy a night out while your kids are safe and entertained in our state-of-the-art gymnastics facility. Activities will vary but may include obstacle course, tumble trampoline, parachute games, flying belt and more. Register online.  No food or beverages supplied during the program or allowed in the gymnastics' facility. Fee: $15 Resident, $20 Nonresident; Day of event: $18 Resident, $23 Nonresident. Contact Ashleigh Klausner at AshleighK@sspr.org

Women's Self Defense Workshop
Ages 13 and up
Sat, May 21, 12 - 2 pm, Buck Recreation Center
Two hour introductory hands-on workshop designed to teach basic Shotokan Karate techniques for self-defense. Ages 13-15 must be accompanied by registered adult. Fee: $30 Resident, $35 Nonresident. For more information, contact Kelsey Whisler at  KelseyW@sspr.org

Tiny Tennis Play Day
Thu, May 26, 4:30 -6 pm, Holly Tennis Center
Youngsters ages 4-8are invited to have a fun day to practice the skills that they learned with friends in tennis class. Match format will depend on the number of entrants at each age level. Each player is guaranteed 2 matches, refreshments will be served. Fee: $17 Youth Resident, $20 Youth Nonresident. For more information, contact Vickie at vickieh@ssprd.org.

FREE Yoga in the Park
Tue, May 31 6:30-7:30 pm, Belvedere Park
Join us for FREE 2016 summer Yoga in the Park series.  Sponsored by RidgeGate Community. For more information, contact Kelsey at Kelseyw@ssprd.org.

Kids' Nite Out Across America
Every Saturday night, 7 - 10:30 pm, Buck Recreation Center
For kids 7 - 14 years with trained staff members, who have each successfully passed background screening, supervise the program and engage the kids throughout the evening.  Snacks and pizza available for purchase. Learn more at Kids Night Out. This is a year-round Saturday night program. Parents or adult chaperones must pick-up & sign out their children at the front door.  Fee $15 with snacks and prizes available for purchase.