News
May 2015
Summer in the Ranch
One of the best features of living in Highlands Ranch is the variety
of HRCA activities available for everyone, and in the summer we
boost the number and variety.
The Backcountry Wilderness Area Outdoor Adventure Camps are full and half-day
in the great outdoors. Kids love horseback riding, animal tracking, survival skills,
conservation, ecology, paddle boarding, and wildlife identification. We teach the
kids to appreciate nature and prepare them for a lifetime of outdoor fun!
HRCA’s full-time Day Camp and full-time Enrichment are theme-based and age
appropriate with fun activities like swimming or trips to places like Pirates Cove
and Indoor Skydiving. Keep them busy with a half-day camp in art, pottery, drama,
cooking, technology, and science.
HRCA has been the leader in Highlands Ranch for 30 years offering indoor and
outdoor pool programs. Summer classes fill quickly for Learn-to-Swim and Coached
& Competitive programs. Try scuba, snorkeling, or springboard diving! Cool off in
the hot summer months.
The HRCA has sports and fitness opportunities to keep your entire family active.
Join an organized league, camp, clinic, or participate in one of the largest tennis
programs in Colorado. Get in shape with a drop-in group exercise, try a personal
trainer, or race in our family-friendly Race Series. The HRCA Therapeutic Recreation
Department offers numerous programs and activities for people with special needs.
Enjoy the warm summer evenings at one or all of the free outdoor concerts. Bring
a picnic dinner and a blanket and enjoy the Summer Concert Series at Highlands
Heritage Regional Park. The first band in the line up on June 4 is the Tripping
Griswalds (Rock). Watch for your Summer Concert Series cling featuring the entire
list in the June newsletter.
Want more fun summer ideas? Check out the Activity Guide or visit the web site at
www.HRCAonline.org.
The Taste of
highlands Ranch
Don’t miss the most delicious
event of the year! The Taste of
Highlands Ranch is celebrating
its 20th year of excellence in
food, wine, beer, and spirits. This
annual event showcases the best
of what Highlands Ranch has to
offer. Davidsons Liquor will provide
samples of alcoholic beverages
and over 30 area restaurants will
show off their best cuisine.
New for 2015 is an outdoor beer
garden with food from local
restaurants and beers from local
breweries. Michael Friedman
Quartet will provide live music
throughout the evening.
Each year a silent auction
benefiting a nonprofit organization
rounds out “The Taste.” This year
the American Diabetes Association
will receive the entire proceeds of
the auction. Approximately 410,312
people in Colorado have diabetes
which is 10.1% of the population.
It is estimated another 1,342,000
people 34.8% of the population
have pre-diabetes. This disease
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Jerry Flannery
CEO and General Manager
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303-471-8888
Board of Directors
303-471-8958
Scott Lemmon
Brock Norris
Melissa Park
Jeff Suntken
Dennis Seymour
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES at Eastridge
303-791-8958
9568 University Blvd.
M-F: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
RECREATION CENTERS
303-791-2500
Recreation Center at Northridge
8801 Broadway
M-Th: 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
F: 5:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sa. & Su: 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Recreation Center at Eastridge
9568 University Blvd.
M-F: 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Sa: 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Su: 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Recreation Center at Westridge
9650 Foothills Canyon Blvd.
M-F: 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Sa: 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Su: 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
The Highlands Ranch Community Association is in full swing with our programs and
activities! The temperatures have warmed up and we are finally seeing more of our
neighbors after a winter hibernation! The trees and other vegetation are now blooming
and summer is in the air. We have plenty to get you out and about this month.
Events:
May starts off with a signature event for HRCA. The Taste of Highlands Ranch is one
of my personal favorite events of the year! It is being held at the Recreation Center at
Eastridge the evening of Friday, May 1. That same weekend, on May 3, we are starting
our weekly Farmers’ & Street Markets and hosting our Computer/Electronics Recycling
& Paper Shredding event. After you run in the Mother’s Day 5K bring the kids to our
Hooked on Fishing series on May 9. Please check out our web site for other great
events at www.HRCAonline.org/Events.
Springtime in The Ranch:
Now that warmer temperatures are upon us, more homeowners are in our Backcountry
Wilderness Area using the trails. There are 8,200 acres of conservation space to
explore. HRCA members are invited to enjoy the 26 miles of trails and we have a variety
of Backcountry activities. Please help us preserve our trails by limiting bike riding when
conditions are muddy and leave nature as you found it by cleaning up any trash or
debris brought with you.
What’s New:
Some new and exciting changes you may have noticed here at HRCA are a refreshed
logo and web site. Updating the logo and web site has helped improve marketing and
given the HRCA a new modern look. The print vendor that generates the assessment
statements has also changed. You may have noticed a new appearance in the second
quarter invoices. This in no way has changed your direct debit enrollment.
Garden in a Box:
Centennial Water has a great solution to learn about and plant a water-wise garden.
You can save water and beautify your landscape by purchasing a professionally
designed, perennial garden that uses Xeric (low water) plants and includes a
comprehensive plant and care guide. A limited number of $25 rebates are available for
Centennial Water customers. For more information, or to order a Garden in a Box, visit
www.ConservationCenter.org/Gardens.
Recreation Center at Southridge
4800 McArthur Ranch Rd.
M-F: 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Sa: 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Su: 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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modify or republish information from Highlands
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electronically.
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quarterly assessments
Homeowners wanting to go back to paperless invoices may do so
by visiting the link https://highlandsranch.opt-e-mail.com/signup.
The HRCA is working towards providing separate invoices for
homeowners enrolled in the direct debit program. Questions regarding
your account or address changes, please call 303-471-8958.
Community News
Community Improvement Services
Have you ever wondered what the benefits of living in a covenant
controlled community are? How does my property value compare
to adjacent communities?
Sometimes HOA’s get a bad rap for simply following and enforcing the rules set forth in
their respective community declarations; however, the mainstay of any HOA should be
to maintain and enhance the property values of a community. The rules and covenants
of your HRCA are an asset to everyone involved and are overseen by a Board of
Directors, elected by community delegates that have residents’ best interest in mind. Both commercial and residential property owners are subject to the covenants outlined
in our community declaration. Citizen advisory committees are appointed annually by
the Board of Directors to be actively involved in the HRCA’s Architectural Review and
Compliance process. The Architectural Residential Committee (ARC) meets bi-monthly
to review applications for residential home improvements and exterior modifications.
The Development Review Committee (DRC) meets monthly to review commercial new
builds and renovations. The Commercial Review Committee (CRC), meets weekly and
reviews signage and Site Improvement Plans. Additionally, each committee perpetually
reviews their respective guidelines and updates and revises annually if warranted.
Prior to adoption of any rule or guideline, the Board of Directors vet the proposal to the
community at large for comment. By and large, our community takes great interest and
pride in the establishment of our covenants.
As a property owner, you can always find a current copy of the Residential
Improvement Guidelines (RIGs) or the Commercial Improvement Guidelines on our web
site at www.HRCAonline.org/Covenants. It is always a good idea to scour the rules and
covenants if you’re planning an exterior project.
HRCA Outdoor Pools are Opening
The HRCA Outdoor Pools open May 22- 25, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. The regular summer
hours begin Tuesday, May 26. Visit the web site for complete outdoor pool schedules,
www.HRCAonline.org/Schedules.
Summer Pool Hours
Northridge
Monday - Friday
Saturday & Sunday
9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
6:00 a.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Daily
10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Monday - Thursday
10:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Southridge
Eastridge &
Westridge
Friday - Sunday
Computer/Electronics
Recycling & Paper
Shredding
Highlands Ranch Community
Association is hosting a Computer/
Electronics Recycling event on
Sunday, May 3, from 11:00 a.m.
- 3:00 p.m. in the parking lot at
Highlands Ranch Parkway and
Lucent Blvd. (Kaiser Permanente
Bldg.) in Highlands Ranch.
Electronic components contain
materials that are very harmful to
our environment. Techno Rescue
will safely recycle the following:
computers, keyboards, fax
machines, telephones, cell phones,
radios, electric motors, auto,
printers, electronics, palm pilots,
computer mice, laptops, stereos,
televisions - $40 for sizes up to 42".
Relying on your personal shredder
or using a regular waste disposal
service may not ensure that
sensitive information is being
safely destroyed and can be
more expensive than you think.
XpresShred will securely shred
your sensitive documents on site.
Limit of 3 bags or small boxes of
confidential paper. Residential
only. No trash, phone books, or
newspapers please.
Suggested donation of $20
benefiting the Highlands Ranch
Community Scholarship Fund will
be accepted on site.
9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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Taste of HR (continued)
costs Colorado an estimated $3.6
billion. They need your help to stop
diabetes. Support this amazing
foundation at the 20th “Taste”!
Participating restaurants include:
Anthony’s Pizza and Pasta, Beso
Tapas & Wine Bar, Biker Jim’s
Gourmet Dogs, Blue Spruce
Brewery, BTO Self-Serve Frozen
Yogurt, C.B. & Potts Restaurant &
Brewery Highlands Ranch, Café
Rio, Casa Caliente, Corner Bakery,
Cranelli’s Italian Restaurant,
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, Fazoli’s,
Festive Cup Coffee & Gift Boutique,
Grist Brewing Company, Indulge
Bistro & Wine Bar, Lamar’s Donuts
and Coffee, Mici Handcrafted
Italian, Modmarket, Nicolo’s Pizza,
Noodles and Company, Nothing
Bundt Cakes, Old Chicago, On The
Border, Pisco Sour, Rock BottomSouth Denver, Rubio’s, Salsa Brava
Fresh Mexican Grill, Seasons 52,
Smallcakes, The Rock Wood Fired
Pizza, Urban Egg, Village Inn, and
much more!
Friday, May 1, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
at Eastridge. Advanced tickets
are $30 and are available online
at www.HRCAonline.org/Tickets,
by visiting any HRCA recreation
center, or by calling 303-7912500. Tickets are $35 the day
of the event, if not sold out. You
must be 21+ to attend, IDs will be
checked. Ticket prices include
a commemorative 2015 Taste of
Highlands Ranch wine glass, while
supplies last.
ranch updates
“Fun for All Ages” at the Westridge Batting Cages
The batting cages offer five baseball and four softball stalls ranging in speeds from
30-80 m.p.h. Home-run target banners provide the hitter with a realistic result of each
hit. Teams and batters may utilize a 90-foot multi-use pitching and hitting net structure.
Future little league batters can now play on their own Tiny Tees Ball Park, complete with
home-run fence, foul poles, and bases.
The batting cages offer great weekly and daily promotions, especially the “Grand Slam
Season Pass.” Action packed summer birthday party time slots are filling fast, so book
today. Users can enjoy listening to all the Rockies games. For more details call
720-348-8210.
May 1 - 24:
Monday - Friday: 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Special holiday hours (Memorial Day): 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Calling All Classic Cars!
Do you have the coolest hot rod in town? The 15th annual HRCA Classic Car Show
exhibits antique, classic, hot rods, muscle cars, and motorcycles on June 20 from
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Cherry Hills Community Church. See how your car stacks up
against the rest. There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each class and Best
of Show.
Entry forms are at www.HRCAonline.org/Vendors.
July 4th Parade & Celebration - Call for Entries
Come participate in the HRCA July 4th Parade to show your community pride.
Showcase your sub association, business, school, or organization. Parade entry forms
must be submitted by June 5.
After the parade, host a booth at the celebration. Get your business seen by
thousands. Applications due by June 19.
For details and forms visit www.HRCAonline.org/Vendors.
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Upcoming events
Highlands Ranch Beer Festival
Colorado, often called the “Napa Valley of Beer,” is home to over 160 local breweries
and brew pubs. In celebration of our beer culture, the HRCA proudly presents the 3rd
annual Highlands Ranch Beer Festival on Saturday, June 6, 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. Come
enjoy live music, local and national brewery beers, and lawn games at Civic Green
Park. Whether you participate in the tasting or not, there will be great live music to
enjoy at no cost and food and drinks to purchase. Purchase a VIP ticket which allows
access to the festival one-hour early and includes a limited edition t-shirt!
Unlimited one-ounce samples and a souvenir tasting glass are included in the ticket
price. Tickets are $30, and VIP are $45 in advance. Day of event tickets are $40, and
VIP are $55 if not sold out.
Individual beer and beverages will be available for purchase. The festival is open to
all ages; however, only those over 21 with proper ID may consume alcohol. Proceeds
benefit the Highlands Ranch Community Scholarship Fund.
Saturday, June 6 • 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. • Civic Green Park • Tickets $30 General
Admission, $45 VIP • Must be 21+ to consume alcohol. IDs will be checked.
Farmers’ & Street Markets
Do you know where your food is farmed or how far it travels before it reaches your
plate? Many Highlands Ranchers do and this explains the popularity of the HRCA
Farmers’ Market. Partnering with the Metro Denver Farmers’ Market, the HRCA
Farmers’ and Street Markets have become the area’s finest.
The Farmers’ Market offers the freshest, locally grown and produced foods. Early
in the season before produce has begun to ripen, the market offers freshly baked
breads, pastas, sauces, flowers, and more. As summer progresses, the market
explodes with all the colors, smells, and varieties of Colorado’s bounty. You may
pick up a Colorado Farm Fresh Directory at any recreational facility to learn what
vegetables are offered each month.
The HRCA Street Market has numerous vendors and offers treasures galore! The
markets are adjacent to each other, so it will be truly a one-stop shop! Visit www.
HRCAonline.org/Events for a list of farmers and vendors.
Hooked on Fishing
This fun and educational class
teaches your child the art of angling
and ecology. We’ll go over the
basics and then it’s on to the pond
to fish! All supplies are included
and each child will take home their
very own fishing pole for future
catches! This class sells out fast, so
don’t hesitate! Call 303-791-2500
or go online for tickets today. Three
sessions to choose from! Class will
run rain, snow, or shine!
Saturday, May 9 • 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.;
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.; or noon - 1:00
p.m.• Redstone Park Pond • $15 in
advance, $20 day of, if not sold out
• Ages: 6-11• Parent must stay with
child.
You may purchase
tickets online at
www.HRCAonline.org/Tickets.
• Sundays, May 3 - October 25 • 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. • Town Center South
Upcoming events
JUNE
4
26
27
Summer Concert
Series Begins
Culture on the Green
BBQ 101
Please check the web site for the
most current event information.
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Classes, camps & activities
Junior Showdown Tennis Tournament
TUNE-UP SPRINT &
MINI KIDS TRIATHLON
Looking for a “tune up” to your
race season? The Tune-Up
Triathlon on Saturday, June 6 is a
perfect start to the triathlon season
for the seasoned triathlete or for
someone looking to get their feet
wet in the sport. Held at Westridge,
the course will consist of a 500
yard pool swim, 12 mile bike, and
a 3.1 mile run. In addition to the
Sprint Triathlon, the Mini TuneUp Kids Triathlon will be held
afterwards for kids ages 4-12. For
more information or to register, visit
www.HRCAraceseries.com.
• Saturday, June 6
• Recreation Center at Westridge
• Race starts at 6:00 a.m.
DISCOVER SNORKEL & SCUBA
Learn the proper techniques
involved both on the surface and
underwater with your certified
PADI instructor from One World
Dive & Travel. It’s fun, easy and
will make your snorkeling trip a
more pleasurable and rewarding
experience.
More information can be found at
our web site www.HRCAonline.org/
Swim. You may also call
303-471-8867 or email
[email protected].
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This year marks the 15th anniversary of the HRCA Junior Showdown Tournament!
This USTA sanctioned junior challenger tournament will take place at Northridge, May
18 - 24. Entry forms are now available at the Northridge Tennis Pavilion and the entry
deadline is May 1, so sign up your junior player now! Events are for ages 10 and
under, 14 and under, and 18 and under. Let your junior player experience the fun of
competing in a tournament and learning the true spirit of sportsmanship! Please call
303-471-8940 with any questions or to register.
THERAPEUTIC RECREATION
Basketball for Special Needs (ages 8- adult)
The Therapeutic Recreation Program is excited to offer Basketball for Special Needs
in May & June. Come join the fun competition to build confidence, pride, and
physical skills through playing basketball with others! Practices run Wednesdays,
May 6 - June 24, 5:15 - 6:00 p.m. at Southridge. For more information about
participating or volunteering through the HRCA Therapeutic Recreation Program,
please call 303-471-7043 or email [email protected]. Visit
www.HRCAonline.org/TR for the most current program information.
Adult Fencing
Are you interested in trying out a non-traditional method of fitness? Check out Adult
Fencing! Fencing fosters quick reflexes and agility while teaching grace and elegance.
This class will teach the basic fundamentals of footwork, blade work, and offensive/
defensive strategies. All necessary equipment is provided and class is instructed by a
former Olympian and world champion fencer from Rocky Mountain Fencing Academy.
For more information please email [email protected] or call 303-471-8869.
Infant Swim Resource (ISR)
An Infant Swimming Resource lesson is a comprehensive four to six-week program
where each lesson is customized for the six month old infant to three year old child
as they are safely guided through water survival skills. For more Information and
to enroll, call 303-330-8602, email [email protected], or visit the web site at
www.infantswim.com.
Itty Bitty Programs
Summer Fun for Adults
This season doesn’t have to be just about your kids! Find something that relaxes,
inspires or even challenges you during these summer months. If you’re interested in
getting in touch with your inner artist, consider our adult beginning drawing or painting
class. We’re also starting a new stained glass class and will continue to offer beginning
photography and crocheting. From beginning wheel classes to Hand Building, the
adult pottery offerings are countless and can be a wonderful place to gather with
friends and create art. If being in the kitchen is more your style, we have a number of
adult cooking classes to choose from including Fast and Fabulous Dinners, ‘Tis the
Season, Tap into Tapas, and Sweet and Savory Sauces. If toe tapping is of interest to
you, then try our adult Belly Dancing, Tap, Swedish, or couples dances which includes
Country Western Sampler, Salsa or Line Dancing. Try something new this summer! For
more information, please call 303-471-8853.
New for Summer!
This summer we are offering a variety of new programs and camps in Arts and
Education. Minecraft Art, Video Game Art, Hunger Games Literature Art Camp, STEM
camps from Engineering to Science and Gymnastics camps at Southridge. There are
so many fun options including popular returning programs such as KidzArt, Young
Rembrandts, Filmmaking Camps and Chef Camps. Get your child involved in a variety
of activities and you can ensure they won’t get bored! For more information, please call
303-471-8853.
Trail Etiquette in the Backcountry Wilderness Area
With the addition of 3 miles of new trails last fall, the Backcountry now has over 26
miles of natural surface trails open to hikers, runners, bikers, and horses. Multi-use
trails like ours are more enjoyable for everyone if users obey certain rules and use
proper trail etiquette.
Here are a few suggestions for everyone to follow to maximize enjoyment:
• Do not use the trails when they are muddy. This causes damage to the trails, inhibits
water drainage, causing further damage, and ultimately wrecks the trails.
• Do not wear ear buds. Most accidents and collisions occur when one or both parties
are wearing ear buds. You only have two senses to warn you of oncoming traffic, sight
and sound; take away sound and you increase your odds of a wreck.
• Where dogs are allowed, keep them on a leash. It is a safety and resource protection
issue, but rattle snakes are common and if your dog wanders off trail it is likely to get
bit. The same should be considered for children, keep them close and on the trail to
prevent encounters with rattlesnakes.
• Last, when using the HRCA trails you should carry your recreation center card. We do
check. Copies of your card or a picture on your phone are also acceptable. Enjoy the
trails, always expect others and respect others.
This summer is a great time for your
little one to meet new friends, spend
a little time away from mom and dad
and to build some independence
while enjoying the summer sun!
Our Splash Into Summer programs
are just the ticket for your 3-6
year old. Offerings include: Splish
Splash, Monday Madness, Wet and
Wonderful, Wacky and Wonderful
Wednesday’s, Wednesday’s with
Home Depot, Outdoor Campout,
Surf and Turf and Red, White and
Blue Camp. Times and days vary in
effort to meet your family’s schedules
and interests. For more information,
please call 303-471-8818 or visit our
web site.
Get your outdoor fix
This summer, the Backcountry is
bringing the outdoors to you. No
need to drive for hours, we can
provide your outdoor fix. Start off with
our 3rd annual Community Campout
May 30-31. Pony rides, hikes, hay
rides, live raptors, and breakfast
are all included. This is the way to
introduce your kids to camping!
Next, book your Backcountry
themed birthday party. Choose from
Princess Unicorn, Wild West, Camo
Adventure, and Wild for Wildlife.
We have a new birthday party area
that provides a great venue for an
outdoor party. The fun continues with
our Art, S’mores, and the Outdoors
class. Enjoy the peace and calm of
the Backcountry while creating art
and then enjoy s’mores around the
campfire. Last, do not forget to enroll
the kids in our new and improved
half and full day Backcountry
Outdoor Adventure and Horse
Camps for ages 3 and up!
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PRESORTED Standard
US postage paid
Highlands Ranch Co
Permit #170
9568 University Boulevard, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
Facility Closures
May
May
May
May
1
11-16
19-24
25
Eastridge basketball courts,
7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m., Facility, 4:30 p.m.
- Taste of Highlands Ranch
Southridge - annual maintenance
Northridge basketball courts,
National Singles Racquetball Tournament
Eastridge Administrative offices (all day)
& all recreation centers at 6:00 p.m. Memorial Day holiday
Check the web site for the most up-to-date closure information.
Postmaster: Time Sensitive Material. Please deliver by 04/30/15
Community Partners
The HRCA’s ability to bring events to Highlands Ranch is made possible
in part by our Community Partners, the Highlands Ranch Cultural Affairs
Association (CAA), and the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD).
May Events
For event details, see page 5 or visit www.HRCAonline.org.
May 1. . . . . . . . . Taste of Highlands Ranch
May 3-31. . . . . . Farmers’ & Street Markets (Sundays only)
May 3. . . . . . . . . Computer/Electronics Recycling
& Paper Shredding
May 9. . . . . . . . . Hooked on Fishing
May 9. . . . . . . . . Mother’s Day 5K Run
May 13. . . . . . . . Senior Luncheon
May 11. . . . . . . . Board Working Session* 6:00 p.m.
May 16-18. . . . . Misty Hyman Olympic Weekend
May 19. . . . . . . . Delegate & Board Meeting* 6:30 p.m.
May 18-24. . . . . Tennis - Junior Showdown Tournament
May 23, 30 . . . . . HRCA SST Swim Meets
May 30-31. . . . . Community Campout in the Backcountry
* These meetings are open to our members.