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Meridian Ranch
Community Directory
MSMD Board of Directors:
President:
Butch Gabrielski
Recreation Center News
January 2015
It is the New Year and with that comes new beginnings. We have
several personal trainers that can help you achieve your fitness
goals. Please call 719-495-7119 to set up a meeting wit one of our
trainers, Erika, Derek, Trevor or Mary.
Secretary/ Treasurer:
Gregg Gomes
The Father Daughter Dance is on Saturday, January 31st from 6:30 – 8:30 pm.
The theme this year is the Magical Land of Candy. The cost per couple is $25 for
residents and $30 for non-residents, with $10.00 for each additional child.
Asst Secretary/ Treasurer:
Mike Fenton
Douglas Woods
Youth winter basketball league begins on January 5th (games start on the
17th). The adult basketball league starts on January 11th.
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Meridian Ranch!
For women that want to learn how to lift weights, we are happy to announce that
Women on Weights is back again and starts on January 6th at 9:00 am.
For your creative kid or young adult we have Lego nights on January 8th and the
22nd from 7:00 – 8:00 pm. This is an opportunity to show your creative side and
build and design your very own Lego Project.
The Active Older Adults have their monthly social on the 22nd from 12:15 -2:15
pm and as always we have several fitness classes for you to stay in shape and
enjoy the company of your friends and neighbors.
If you have any questions, concerns or ideas for additional activities please feel
free to contact us at 719-495-6567 or email us at [email protected]
Websites
www.meridianranchmetro.org
www.meridianranch.com
A publication of
The Meridian Service
Metropolitan District
ISSUE
18
January
2015
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Thank you to all of the residents who participated
in the annual Christmas Light Contest!
Residents who won the contest are posted on the Meridian Ranch DRC website!
www.meridianranchdrc.org ; News tab. Photos on page?
Happy
New Year!
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District
News
This dry winter can be tough on plant material.
When we have warm weather days, it is a
good idea to water the trees and shrubs to
keep them healthy throughout the winter. Also, water your grass
in small amounts, if the water runs off the grass you have given
it to much water. It does not take a lot of water to help maintain
the winter health of your grass and plant material.
For those residents that utilize our walking trails in the winter,
use caution as, trails can become icy. While on the trails, if you
notice any problems, please call us at 719-495-6567. You can
also email us at [email protected]
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January 2015
Design Review Council News
Welcome New Owners to
Meridian Ranch!
We will be having a new resident orientation
on February 2, 2014. You will enjoy hearing
from the developer of Meridian Ranch as well
as who the Design Review Council is and what
our role is in the community. More information
will be sent to all new owners in January.
Cleaning Green for Falcon!
HOURS
Monday-Friday: 7:30am - 6pm
Saturday:
8:30am - 2pm
Full Service
Drycleaning
• Wedding Dresses • Formals
• Starched Shirts/Pants
• Comforters •Sleeping Bags
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(between Meineke & Walgreens)
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Some friendly reminders to start off a new year!
All improvements to the property ¬must be submitted and
approved prior to installation, this includes:
• Landscaping (including revisions to landscape)
Questions? Need to submit an
improvement plan?
• Decks, patios & covers
• Play & sports equipment
• Fencing & dog runs
• Repainting of your home
• Walkways and/or driveway extensions
• Accessory Structures (sheds, gazebos, green houses, etc.)
Received a basketball hoop for Christmas? Please be mindful, that
temporary basketball hoops are only allowed to be out during the
months of May through October. If the playing of basketball is a
year round sport for your household, please plan to submit for a
permanent basketball hoop installation for your property.
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Please send it to the Meridian
Ranch Management Team
below.
Jamie Adams, CMCA, AMS, PCAM
Managing Agent
[email protected]
Amy Aarons
Management Team Assistant
[email protected]
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Volunteer at the
Meridian Ranch Recreation Center
You can positively impact lives right in your
own community with the Y. More than 100
volunteers in the Falcon area share their time
and talents in a variety of ways, including
coaching, event support, and much more.
Last year, our volunteers contributed 1,000
hours of service to the Meridian Ranch
community.
Taylor Fence Company was established in
1942 on Costilla Street in Colorado Springs.
It is the oldest continuously operating
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With the prestigious history, reputation and experience of
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Colorado Springs Office
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Office: (719) 576-1626 | [email protected]
We value your time and enthusiasm and look
forward to creating a fun, fulfilling volunteer
experience for you.
Volunteers at Meridian Ranch enjoy:
• A wide variety
of programs to fit
personal interests
• Options for onetime, seasonal and
ongoing volunteerism
• Participate in
opportunities to give
back and support neighbors
• Making new friends, networking and
gaining experience
How To Begin
Please visit the Meridian Ranch Recreation
Center and pick up a volunteer application.
Once volunteer opportunities are available,
we will contact you to set
up an interview and find
the perfect fit for your time
to volunteer at the Meridian
Ranch Rec Center.
CreekView Grill WINTER hours:
Monday - Thursday 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Friday – 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Saturday - 7:30 am - 9:00 pm
Sunday 7:30 am – 8:00 pm
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Events
at the High Prairie Library
Location:
7035 Old Meridian Rd
Peyton, CO 80831
Phone: (719) 260-3650
Mon & Tues: Wed & Thurs Fri & Sat: Sunday: Digging For Your Family Roots
Date: 1/6/15 Time: 6:00- 7:30 PM
Location: Meeting Room
Monthly meeting for those researching thier family history.
Simply Moving
Date: 1/9/15 & 1/23/15Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Meeting Room
Ready to relieve post-holiday stress? Join us for a relaxing, yet
invigorating session of simple stretching and movement. Learn
easy to implement healthy lifestyle tips, too! Please bring a yoga
mat or towel. Registration encouraged, but not required.
Anime Club
Date: 1/9/15 Time: 4:00 - 5:30 PM
Location: Meeting Room
Meet other Anime lovers and watch anime videos/movies. Open
to ages 13-18.
Hours:
9am - 8pm
9am - 6pm
10am - 6pm
Closed
Falcon Book Club
Date: 1/27/2015
Time: 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Join us for conversation and fun, no registration required.For more
information, contact Karen Wood at [email protected]
Location: Study Room
Contact: Karen Wood 719-260-3650
Candy Sushi (Ages 9-18)
Date: 1/30/2015
Time: 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Make colorful sushi with CANDY! Registration required.
Location: Meeting Room
Registration Ends: 1/30/2015 at 2:00 PM
Contact: Jean 719-260-3650
Family History 101
Date: 1/10/15 Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Location: Meeting Room
Monthly workshop covering internet genealogy.
American Legion Post 2008 Dane R. Balcon Chapter Introduction to Gamestar Mechanic
Date: 1/16/15 Time: 4:00 - 5:30 PM
Location: Meeting Room
Learn all about Gamestar Mechanic. Gamestar Mechanic is
a website that uses fun, game-based quests and courses to
help you learn game design and make your own video games!
Recommended for ages 7-14, but older teens might like it too.
You must have a valid email address and the ability to access it
to setup an account with the website.
•  American Legion Auxiliary, Jan. 15, 2015 @ 6:30 PM Antlers Creek Golf Course 9650 Antler Creek Drive •  All Post MeeNng Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015 @ 7:00 PM Falcon Fire StaNon #3 Hwy 24 and Old Meridian Road For more info: (719) 270-‐0896 Email: [email protected] Happy Needles
Date: 1/17/2015
Time: 4:00 - 5:30 PM
Older women getting together doing crafts that work on farms
etc out here. Though any age is welcomed
Location: Meeting Room
Marble Bookmarks Tween (Ages 9-13)
Date: 1/21/2015
Time: 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Make a beautiful marbled bookmark from shaving cream and
food coloring.
Location: Meeting Room
Contact: Jean at 719-260-3650
Paper Craft Creations
Date: 1/26/2015
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join us for a creative and fun project to make and take. Space is
limited, so please call the number below to register.
Location: Meeting Room
Registration Ends: 1/26/2015 at 10:30 AM
Contact: High Prairie Library 719-260-3650
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Tuesday
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18
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Teen Night
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Lego Night
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