Meadows Living November-December 2015

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2015

The Official Newsletter Publication for Residents and Friends of The Meadows Castle Rock, Colorado 80109

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YourEvents LEISURE Guide&

pg. 8Holly Jolly Christmas Boutique

The Nutcracker Ballet

Holidays in The Meadows

Table of ConTenTs

Your Neighborhood | 4Alex Gormley Joins the Meadows Neighborhood Staff

Assessment Payment Info

Board of Governors Meetings at the Grange

MNC Board of Governors

Meadows Neighborhood Company MNC Office Hours

New Amenity Update

Waste Management

Don’t forget to download The Meadows App!

Community Comfort


The official publication of the Meadows Neighborhood Company

This newsletter is delivered to all homeowners in the Meadows Neighborhood Company five times a year. This newsletter is also distributed to surrounding businesses and office complexes. You have received this publication because your HOA believes you take pride in your home environment and community. This newsletter provides you with HOA information and home product advertising that enhances your home comfort and increases the value of your home. We are always interested in your comments or suggestions.

While efforts to ensure accuracy are exercised, the publisher assumes no liability for the information contained in either editorial or advertising content. The Meadows Neighborhood Company does not endorse any commercial products or information that may be advertised in the newsletter.

The Grange3692 Meadows Blvd

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Your events and Leisure Guide | 8Youth Classes

Adult Classes

Community Events

Your Clubs | 16The Meadows Hiking Club

6202 Cycling Club

Bridge Group at The Grange

Playgroup at The Grange

Home & Garden | 20Snow & Ice in The Meadows

Fertilizing in the Winter

Avoid Excessive Lawn Traffic

Prepare in the Fall

New Homeowner Orientation

Your Community | 20Starlighting

Rink at The Rock

November/December at The Outlets

Renaissance School Opening


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Welcome to Meadows Family Dentistry, your neighborhood dental office, here in the Meadows of historic Castle Rock. Dr. Polson and the staff at Meadows Family Dentistry

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Assessment Payments for all homes in The MNC are $196 and are due quarterly.Residents in Upland Park have an additional alleyway assessment of $45 due quarterly.

Residents in Tyler Park have an additional alleyway assessment of $45, and in some cases, an additional shared driveway assessment of $40 due quarterly.

Residents in Morgans Run and New Haven have an additional assessment paid through their sub-association. New Haven residents in the patio homes (Reflection) pay an addtional $220/month, and in the patio villas $240/month.

There are several ways to pay your assessments:• InPersonatMNCAdminOffice

3740 Dacoro Lane, Ste 145 oratTheGrangeduringofficehours

• OnlineatMeadowslink.com. Here you can setup ACH or EFT and you can pay by credit card ($11 fee for credit card)

• 24/7intheDropBoxlocatedatTheGrangetotheleftofthefrontdoors

Assessment Payment Info

Michele ray-Brethower Executive Director

[email protected] 303-814-3952Alex Gormley

Assistant Director [email protected]

303-814-3958Janet Murray

Architectural Coordinator/Admin [email protected]

720-476-4006Terri swearingen Rental Coordinator

[email protected] 303-814-2358

Jennifer reinhardt Communications/Sponsorship [email protected]

303-468-5212Kent Krause

Recreation Coordinator [email protected]

303-814-3953

Meadows Neighborhood Company

Board of Governors Meetings at the GrangeWonderinghowyourHOAdoesbusiness?HaveaquestionorcommentyouwanttodiscusswiththeBoard?CometoameetingatTheGrange!Homeownersarewelcomeandencouraged to attend.MostBoardmeetings areheldon the first Thursdayofthe month and in order to accommodate different homeowner schedules, there are bothafternoonandeveningmeetingtimes.TheschedulefortheBoardofGovernorsupcoming meetings are:

November 5 6:00 p.m.December 3 6:00 p.m.January 8, 2016 6:00 p.m.

Homeowners are welcome to provide input, comments or ask questions at the beginningofeveryregularmonthlyBoardmeetingduringatimecalledOpenForum.Homeowners may also request that an issue be discussed at the meeting by contacting theAdministrativeofficeat720-476-4006.Minutes from the Board of Governors Meetings are available on Meadowslink.com in the Document Section.

MNC Board of Governorsstephanie McCandless President [email protected] Knopinski Vice President [email protected] Jensen Treasurer [email protected] Jensen secretary [email protected] Berens Governor At Large [email protected]

3692 Meadows Blvd Castle Rock, Colorado 80109

MNC Office HoursTHe GrANGe

3692 Meadows Blvd303-814-2358

GrANGe WiNTer HoursMonday – Thursday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Sunday – Closed

MNC ADMiN oFFiCe3740 Dacoro Lane, Ste 145

720-476-4006Office Hours Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

The Grange follows the DCSD Delay and Closure Policy. If the Douglas County School District is closed, The

Grange and MNC Admin Offices are closed. On a delayed schedule, our offices open 90 minutes

later than the normal time.

Alex Gormley Joins the Meadows Neighborhood Staff AlessandraGormley(Alex)istheneweststaffmembertojointheteamhereatTheMeadowsNeighborhood.AlexisthenewAssistantDirector,formerly known as the Community Manager position, where her role is to serve as the community ambassador, enforcing and implementation of the policies and procedures as well as assistance with the overall management of the communityonadailybasis.AlexcomestousfromPerdidoKey,FLwhereshehasbeeninlargescalecommunitymanagementsince2008.Alexbringsgreatcustomerserviceandproblemsolvingskills,leadershipinbuildingasenseofcommunity,andgreatexperiencemanaginglargescaleassociations.IfyouneedassistancewithaMeadowsNeighborhoodissue, or have questions regarding a letter you have received, please feel free to reach out toAlex,shecanbereachedbyemailatagormley@meadowslink.comorbyphoneat303-814-3958. PleasehelpuswelcomeAlextothecommunity!

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Closed November 26 & 27 for ThanksgivingDecember 24 and Dec 31 Closed at 12:00 Noon

December 25 and Jan. 1 CLOSED



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New Amenity Update You may have wondered what has gone on with the new amenity since it was announced back in April. At the time of print, the sewer lines have gone in and they are currently grading the area.

StillonscheduletoopenMay2016!

For updates, go to our Facebook page or Meadowslink.com.

Waste Management Waste Management is working to lower contamination in recycling loads. We have recently introduced Recycle Often. Recycle RightSM – an educational campaign focused on bringing consumers back to the basics of recycling. Byincreasing the amount of paper, cans, and bottles that go into the recycling cart and decreasing contamination, we can make a huge difference. That’s where you come in. Please visit RecycleOftenRecycleRight.com. By doing so, you can help yourcommunity by improving recycling habits through better education on what can and cannot be recycled. You’ll have direct access to videos, children’s activities and other free resources. The website is RecycleOftenRecycleRight.com.

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NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2015YoUR neighboRhood

Sometimes it is the little things that make the biggest difference. Emily Walker, a Meadows resident and senior at Castle View High School, has partnered with The Meadows Neighborhood Company and with local Police, Fire and Rescue agencies to help make a difference to those who are involved in traumatic situations.

Emily is working on a project called “Community Comfort”, in which police and emergency responders, when traveling to trag-ic situations, will have teddy bears and blankets in their vehicles ready to aid in consoling individuals in their time of distress.

Emily’s project is part of her work as a Girl Scout for Troop 360. Working on the highest award attainable as a Girl Scout, The Gold Award, she had to focus on a project that would solve a root issue in her community and be sustainable while hav-ing both a national and global connection. Emily previously worked on a project in which she and her Troop made blankets and toys for the animals at The Buddy Center in Castle Rock.

Community Comfort

To make this project possible, Em-ily needs the community’s help. She is collecting donations of gently used lap blankets (fleece and cotton), new teddy bears (approximately 10.5 inches tall), and fleece fabric in order to make no-sew blankets (2 yds. for child blankets, 3 yds. for adult blankets). Collection boxes will be placed at stores located around the community and at The Grange until December 12. Another element of this project is getting the community in-volved in making the no sew blankets and prepare all the items for distribution to the agencies who will be handing them out. Emily is hosting several “Community Days” to get the project going. Those interested in helping or needing community ser-vice hours for high school graduation, can come to one of the following:

Nov 20 The Grange 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.Dec 6 Philip S. Miller Library Dec 19 Philip S. Miller Library (check Community Comforts Facebook page for times).

Anyone interested in helping can just show up to any of the above dates or contact Emily.

For more ways information about Community Comfort, visit Emily’s Blog and Facebook page athttp://communitycomfort.blogspot.com/https://www.facebook.com/community.comfort


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YourEvents LEISURE Guide&

To register for any class or program, either stop into The Grange, call The Grange at 303-814-2358, or Go to www.Meadowslink.com under the events and Programs tab, then click register for Classes and Activities. The Cancellation Policy is located on www.Meadowslink.com

Youth Classes

PJ’s and storytimePut pajamas on the kids and come down to The Grange for story time! Each month will feature a different theme. Mr. Cliff from Storytime Parties will entertain the kids with his own unique style of reading, audience interactive storytelling, and songs.

November 47 p.m.-7:30 p.m.Time To Eat

December 2 7 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. Winter Wonderland

January 6 7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Storytime Favorites

Cost: FREE (Pre-registration is required) Age Requirement: All ages welcome!

Parent/Child holiday Cookie deCorating ClassJoin us at The Grange for some cookie decorating fun! Instructor LuAnn Brown will provide all of the supplies and the instruction needed for you and your little ones to have a creative and fun morning decorating holiday cookies. Instruction can range from very simple to advanced so everyone will get something out of this class. Best of all, you will get to take your culinary masterpieces home to enjoy!

Date: November 21Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Cost: $25 Resident/ $30 Non- Resident (Per Pair) $13 per additional childRegistration Deadline: November 18Registration Maximum: 20 total participantsAge Requirement: 5+ accompanied by adult 18+Special Notes: Special Notes: All parents/guard-ians will need to be sitting with their children and assisting/monitoring them during the class. The fee is for one pair of one parent, guardian or grandparent and one child. An additional child may register to join the pair for an additional $13. Each participant will get to decorate and take home approximately 6 cookies.

let’s Build a snowman! Parents and kids…come to the Grange to build your own little snowman! This is a parent and child activity where we will paint and glue various materials together to construct this cute little frosty snowman. You can make one together or make your own. All materials and instruction are provided along with light refreshments.

Date: December 12Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.Cost: $27 Resident/ $32 Non- Resident (Per Pair) $13 per additional childRegistration Deadline: December 5Registration Maximum: 20 total participants

Age Requirement: 7+ accompanied by adult 18+Special Notes: All parents/guardians will need to be sitting with their children and assisting/monitor-ing them during the class. The fee is for one pair of one parent, guardian or grandparent and one child. An additional child may register to join the pair for an additional $13.

Parent & Child Painting ClassSpend a couple hours with your child and get cre-ative together at The Grange. Creating art has long been known to help you relax, de-stress, and have fun. We’ve made it easy and convenient for you by having all of the supplies, the subject, and the snack all set along with professional instruction. Artist Donna Martin of Creative Canvas Art Classes will provide step-by-step instruction during the class so that the parents and children can follow along and make the same painting/collage together. Paintings will be done on a 16x20 inch canvas and light refreshments will be served. Come create a memory and leave with your painting as a souvenir.

Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Cost: $45 Resident/$50 Non- Resident (Per Parent/Child Pair) Registration Maximum: 30 total participantsAge Requirement: 7+ Accompanied by Adult 18+Special Notes: All parents/guardians will need to be sitting with their children and assisting/monitor-ing them during the class. The fee is for one pair of one parent, guardian or grandparent and one child. An additional child may register to join the pair for an additional $23.

Parent and Child PaintingDate: January 23Registration Deadline: January 16

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Painting: Snowy Night over the RockDate: November 18Registration Deadline: November 12

Painting: Snow BirdDate: December 9Registration Deadline: December 2

odette’s Cuisine Chef Odette Sprenger is a professional chef who lives in The Meadows. She has over 45 years of expe-rience cooking Belgian and French cuisine. She has worked for celebrities in California and even owned and operated her own bis-tro for 19 years. Odette will demonstrate how to create a gourmet meal, give you the recipe, and you will get to enjoy eating the meal at the end. Small class sizes keep this class truly instructional!

December Menu: December’s menu will feature courses that could be used to make either a Christmas brunch or

Adult ClassesFaux ChalkBoard sign Class Do you love the look of those pretty chalkboard signs? Now you can paint your own without the fuss and the mess. Participants will take a 12x12 cradled birch board canvas, prime it, and then paint on the background color. Once it dries we’ll do some “smudging” to get the look of chalk on the background. We’ll then sand the edges to distress it and use a stencil to add our word-ing to the sign. It may sound complicated but it’s super easy to create this beautiful work of art for your home. All supplies are included. You can choose your stencil design from one of sev-eral patterns. The pictures below are examples of what you could make.

Date: November 17Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.Cost: $23 Resident/$28 Non-ResidentRegistration Deadline: November 10Registration Maximum: 20 participantsAge Requirements: 12+

Pinot and PalettesChannel your inner artist, glass of wine in hand, as Artist Donna Martin teaches you how to cre-ate a painting on a canvas at The Grange. You’ll enjoy a fun evening of painting and chatting while you all work towards making the same painting with your friends and neighbors by your side. All supplies will be provided and each participant will leave with a 16x20 piece of art to remember this fun experience. The wine is included in your registration fee.

Time: 6:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.Cost: : $30 Resident/$35 Non- Resident (per class)Registration Maximum: 30 participantsAge Requirements: 21+Special Notes: Please bring your driver’s license to verify your age.

dinner. It includes a baked ham with molasses, mustard, apple juice, cider and a raisin sauce. Side dishes include a leek bacon tarte, sautéed spinach with cranberries and prosciutto, and whipped sweet potato, ginger, and coconut cas-serole. Dessert consists of bread pudding with apples and currants served with either a brandy anglaise sauce or caramel sauce.

Date: December 14Time: 6:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.Cost: $33 Resident/$38 Non- ResidentRegistration Deadline: December 11Registration Maximum: 10 participantsAge Requirements: 13+

January Menu: January’s menu features some hearty soups to keep you warm which is a traditional din-ner in Belgium when it’s cold outside. There will be two delicious soups made, a cream of lentil soup with ham hocks and croutons, and a shrimp bisque with shrimp, vegetables, rice, cream, and brandy. Both soups will be served with ciabatta bread. Dessert will be crepes au gratin filled with apples.

Date: January 11Time: 6:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.Cost: $29 Resident/$34 Non- ResidentRegistration Deadline: January 8Age Requirements: 13+

Country western danCe lessons Come learn to country western dance with CR Dancin! Each month we’ll learn a new dance such as the cha cha, 2-step, east coast swing, waltz, and night club 2-step just to name a few. This month we are focusing on the night club 2-step. Come and learn in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. No prior dance experience is necessary!

Date: January 5, 12, 19Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.Cost: $55 per couple (All 3 classes are included in the registration fee)Registration Deadline: December 29Registration Maximum: 20 total participantsAge Requirement: 18+

Attention: some classes and programs have a registration deadline date. Please register for all classes and programs by the registration deadline date.

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Santa and Mrs. Claus invite you to get your camera readyandattendtheirHolidaysinTheMeadowsOpenHouse. They will make their grand entrance in front of The Grange at 10:00 a.m. and then they are available forphotos!TheeventwillalsofeaturedancingChristmastrees, Carolers, Santa’s Reindeer, trolley rides, yummy bakedholidaytreats,coffee,hotchocolate,andmore!IfTheGrangeparkinglotfillsup,justheadtotheparkinglotat Paintbrush Park and hitch a ride to The Grange on the trolley!ThefirsttrolleyridewilltakeplaceafterSanta’sarrival at 10 a.m. and will run continuously between The Grange and Paintbrush Park until 1:00 p.m.

date: December 5time: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Cost: FREEage requirements: All ages welcomelocation: The Grangeregistration deadline: There is no registration. Pleasejustshowupforagreattime!


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TheMeadowsisexcitedtoonceagainbringamagicalperformanceofExcerptsfromTheNutcrackerBallet featuringTheInternationalYouthBallet.Thishour-longperformancewillbefollowedbytimeforyourlittlesugar plums to greet and take photos with the dancers.

date: November 22time: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.Cost: $5 for Meadows Residents/ $8 for Non-residentsage requirements: All ages welcomelocation: CastleViewH.S.Auditorium,5254N.MeadowsDr.,CastleRock,CO80109registration deadline: Please pre-register for the event at The Grange. Tickets will also be sold at the door if

there are remaining seats. However, seating cannot be guaranteed unless you pre-register.special note: There is no assigned seating. Seating is done on a first come, first served basis. When you

register for the event you simply have to show up that day and we will check you in with our registration roster. There are no actual tickets for the event. Ages 3+ must have their own seat.

Excerpts from the Nutcracker Ballet

Holiday Wine Soiree Throwonyourcocktaildressandholidaydudsand joinusat thisbringyourownbottle(BYOB)eventatTheGrange.Admissionisa750mlofredwineorchilledwhitewinevaluedataminimumof$10(noboxedwinesplease).Bottleswill be covered and there will be blind tastings of various wines. Prizes will be awarded for a variety of different categories. Horsd’oeuvreswillalsobeprovided.AllparticipantswillbeID’datthedoorsopleaseremembertobringyourdriver’slicense.Participantsmustpre-registerandspaceislimitedforthispopulareventsosignupearly!

date: December 11time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.Cost: Each participant must bring a 750 ML of red

wine or chilled white wine (Participants must pre-register at The Grange)

age requirements: 21+location: The Grangeregistration deadline: December 8 is the deadline. However, please

register as early as possible because space is limited and the event may fill up before the registration deadline.



Winter Night LightsContest signup information

Pile into the car and enjoy a wondrous evening viewing the dazzling, festive, and twinkling light displays of TheMeadows!BesuretostopintotheGrangetogetsomecookies,hotchocolate,afree$5giftvouchertotheOutletMall, and a map of the participating homes from the Winter Night Lights Contest. The map will feature the top 3 win-ners of the Winter Night Lights contest and other homes/areas that are staff favorites.

date: December 17time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.Cost: FREEregistration deadline: None.Pleasejustshowup!

Winter Night Lights Drive Along

The Meadows Annual Winter Night Lights Home Lighting Contest is back and we are inviting the whole Meadows community tocheckout theparticipatinghomes!Want toprove yourhome is thebest?Howabout just lightingupyourhomeandputtingonashowthateveryonewillenjoy?Ifyouareinterestedinsigningupforthecontestpleasevisitwww.meadowslink.com and register your address. Make sure your house is decorated by December 13th because ourWinter Night Light Committeewill be judging homes

the week of December 14th. The Winter Night Lights Drive along night for the Meadows community will also be held on Dec. 17th from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. so make sure your lights are on for that event. The top 3 winners will be determined by the Winter Night Lights Committee and prizes are gift cards for $100, $75, and $50. The top 3 win-ners will also have pictures of their homes displayed on the MeadowsFacebookpage.Ifyouareinterestedinparticipat-ing make sure your home is pre-registered by Dec. 12th.


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Pancake Breakfast with Santa & Mrs. Claus

Signupyourfamily tostop inandsayhellotoSantaandMrs.Claus!EnjoyadeliciousbreakfastfeaturingfluffyflapjacksandotheritemsandthenvisitSantatotakepicturesandgivehimyourChristmaslists!

date: December 19time: 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.Cost: $3 per person (must pre-register)age requirements: All Ages Welcomelocation: The Grangeregistration deadline: Dec. 15 (Registerearlybecausespaceislimited!)



This great event is for all the readers in the community! Just how does the Book Exchange work? Residents are encouraged to bring their used books and DVD’s to The Grange in boxes that you do not want back. These items can be dropped off at The Grange during the following dates/times.

Book drop off dates/times: Saturday, Jan. 9 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.Monday, Jan. 11 through Thursday Jan. 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Then residents come back for the main event which happens on Saturday, Jan. 16th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The Grange staff and a group of wonderful volunteers will have gone through all of the books and organized them into various categories. You can then come into The Grange and rummage through hundreds of books and take what you would like to read. The event is com-pletely free and you do not have to have donated books to be able to come to the exchange. There is no limit on the number of books or movies you can take and all items are on a first come, first served basis. Please note that we are unable to accept ency-clopedias and VHS tapes.

The Grange Great Book Exchange Event Date/Time: Jan. 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.Cost: FreeAge Requirements: All Ages WelcomeLocation: The Grange

The Children’s Hospital Colorado is bringing their mobile blood drive to The Grange and we need to know, can we count you in? 32 slots will need to be filled for this donation between the hours of 9 am-12:45 pm. Our goal is to fill up 2 vacancies every 15 minutes that the drive is going on. Every year at Children’s Hospital Colorado, 8,000 units of blood products are transfused into sick and injured infants, children and teens. Without this blood, many of the lifesaving procedures performed at Children’s Hospital Colorado would not be possible. Blood donation does not cost money and requires little time. It does, however, make a big difference.

If you are interested in participating please visit www.MeadowsLink.com and click on the Events and Programs tab at the top of the page and then click on the Blood Drive drop down tab. Then read the eligibility requirements and if you qualify you can sign up on the website.

Date: January 22Time: Timeslots available 9:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Registration: Please sign up on www.meadowslink.comRegistration Deadline: Please try to sign up as soon as possible and at least a week prior to the

blood drive to ensure we get all of the spots filled.Location: Grange Parking LotSpecial Note: Please bring your driver’s license to your appointment

Blood Drive at The Grange

Volunteers Needed for Upcoming Community EventsOureventsarenotpossiblewithoutthehelpofouramazingvolunteers.Pleasecontactwithusifyouareinterestedinhelpingtomaketheseeventspossible.Itisagreatwayforhighschoolstudentstoearnthecommunityservicehourstheyneedforgraduation!Ifyouareinterested,[email protected].

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Bridge grouP at the grange Join in for a friendly game of Bridge twice a month. Players must have some Bridge playing experience, but all levels are welcome. If you would like to join the group or would like more information, please contact Mary Jane Ferrara at 720-851-0325.

2nd and 4th Mondays, 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

the meadows hiking CluB Written by: Rick NolanVolunteer Coordinator for the Meadows Hiking Club and Meadows Resident

As our hiking season winds down for another year, I want to start by thanking all of you who joined our hiking club and participated in many of our hikes this year. I hope you enjoyed this year as much as I did. This is the eighth year that our club has been together and we had over 50 members hiking with us this year. We hiked more than 25 different trails this past season offering a wide variety of hikes.

We are always happy to see new members join each year. If you are looking for an opportunity to get out and see all the beauty Colorado can offer consider joining our club. We usually begin our hiking schedule in April but we hope to plan some snow shoe outings after the first of the year. We will announce our winter/spring meetings in the next issue of the Meadows Newsletter.

If you have questions, you may email me at [email protected] Hiking!

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CyCling CluB 6202 Cycling was formed in December 2005 by a group of Castle Rock-based cyclists who wanted to share their love of bicycling and their community.

6202 Cycling welcomes bicyclists of all styles – casual riders, racers, mountain and road cyclists, men, women and families. Club members participated in several organized local and regional rides including Elephant Rock, Triple Bypass, and the Courage Classic.

6202 Cycling is a member of the League of American Cyclists, a non-profit membership organization which promotes cycling for fun, fitness and transportation through advocacy and education.

More information can be found on the club website: www.6202cycling.org

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PlaygrouP at the grange Grab your little ones for a playgroup every Thursday at The Grange. For kids ages 0-5, this group is fun, relaxed, and provides a great opportunity for you and your children to meet others in your neighborhood. An attentive parent or caretaker must accompany all children. If your little one is under the weather, please keep him or her at home until they are feeling better.

Ages 0-5 Every Thursday 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Please note: Playgroup will not meet November 26, December 24 or 31.



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SNOW & ICE FAQs

Q: What do I need to know about snow routes?A: Priority criteria for snow route Priority 1 Streets classified as arterials, major collectors, commercial/

industrial and commercial business areas. These typically are high-volume streets that connect major sections of Town and provide access for emergency fire, police and medical services.

Priority 2 Streets classified as minor collectors and school bus routes or

roads providing access to schools. Priority 3 Low-volume and residential streets. Priority 4 Cul-de-sacs and alleyways.

Q: I live on a cul-de-sac and there is a pile of snow in the middle, are you ever going to remove it?

A: The Town is prioritizing and investing resources in achieving public safety goals only at this time. Removing plowed and piled snow is not a priority.

Q: Plowed snow landed on my driveway and sidewalks. Why do you do that, and when are you going to clear it?

A: When we plow streets, some snow will end up on your driveway and, possibly, your sidewalks. We know this can be frustrating, but it sometimes is an unfortunate and unavoidable result of snowplowing. To avoid this, shovel the snow from your driveway and sidewalks into your yard, because any snow you place in the street may wind up being plowed back onto your driveway or sidewalk.

Q: When are you going to come around and clear the drains once the snow starts to melt?

A: The service-level standard for storm drains is to investigate ponding water, determine if it’s a safety hazard and, if so, address the hazard.

Q: When are the plows coming back into my neighborhood to remove the snow that was previously wed and plowed and stacked?

A: The Town is prioritizing and investing resources in achieving public safety goals only at this time. Removing plowed and stacked snow is not a priority.

Q: My street is really rutted due to melt. When will the Town clear the ice?

A: The Town’s service-level standard for ice, ruts or ice holes in neighborhood streets is one through lane that is passable in a two-wheel-drive sedan. Crews will investigate and, if necessary, remove or treat ice, ruts and ice holes deemed a safety hazard. To report a safety hazard, call 303-660-1020.

Q: Where do I call to report a snow or ice safety hazard?A: The Castle Rock Service Center, 303-660-1020.

Q: When are you going to clear the rest of the snow on my street, widening it to two lanes instead of one?

A: The service-level standard for residential streets is one through lane that is passable in a two-wheel-drive sedan. Based on service-level priorities that address public safety only, the Town will not be doing any additional snow plowing on residential streets beyond clearing one passable lane.

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Location of snow Who’s responsible Contact info

Driveway and Sidewalk in front of homes and common area. Please have snow removed within 48 hours after the termination of any weather condition has stopped and a minimum of 2 inches has accumulated.

Homeowner Please look out for your neighbors and help them if they need it.

MNC Community Sidewalks MNC Call Assistant Director at 303-814-3958

MNC Streets Crgov.com or 720-733-2462

Residential Streets are a Priority 3. See FAQs for more info.

Town of Castle Rock The Towns’ Snowplows are equipped with GPS. You can see where they are in real time by going to Meadowslink.com, under the MNC info Tab, Snow Removal and clicking the link.




New Homeowner Orientation

Welcome to The Meadows to all of our new Neighbors! You are invited to a New Homeowner Orientation at The Grange on Tuesday, November 3 at 6:30 p.m. Come learn more about your community in a quick and informal way. If you have any questions, please call The Grange at 303-814-2358.

Open to New Homeowners

Tuesday November 3 6:30 p.m.

Fertilizing in the winterLate fall or early winter are the best times to fertilize cool season grasses. Before the first freeze, give your lawn a thorough fertilizing to replace all of the nutrients that can be lost from the soil during the hot summer months. Once the weather turns cold, the fertilizer will remain in the soil and feed your lawn’s roots all winter long.

avoid exCessive lawn traFFiCWhen the grass is brown and short it can be easy for people to forget that it shouldn’t be walked on. Try to prevent very much foot traffic on your winter lawn. Grass is relatively resilient, but it will have a difficult time recovering if a path becomes well-worn across the lawn.

• Keepyoursidewalksclearedoficeandsnowsothatyouandyourguests won’t be tempted to cut across the yard very often.

PrePare in the FallThere really is not much lawn care that needs to be done during the cold months of winter. If you properly prepare the lawn during the fall, it will be fine until the warm days of spring arrive once more.

• Make sureyouaerate, fertilize, andmow the lawnbefore the firstfreeze of the season.

• Rakeawayanydeadleavesthatmayhavefallenandcollectedonyouryard to avoid wet spots that can become mossy or moldy.

• Keep the lawn cleared of debris and help everyone in the familyrespect the yard while it is dormant.

Once you have taken care of everything that needs to be done during the fall you will be ready to enjoy a nice cozy winter indoors with your family before lawn care season begins again in the spring.

We are part of Centura Health, the region’s leading health care network.Centura Health does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, religion, creed, ancestry, sexual orientation, and marital status in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment. For further information about this policy contact Centura Health’s Office of the General Counsel at (303) 804-8166. Copyright © Centura Health, 2015.

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Presented by the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce, the Castle Rock “Lighting of the Star” has been a community event shared by residents dating back to 1935. The same spirit of volunteerism, generosity and love of tradition exists today as Castle Rock busi-nesses and residents prepare to celebrate Starlighting downtown on the Saturday before Thanksgiving. This year’s date is November 21, 2015.

This year’s celebration will again include: hot chocolate, nonprofit booths, strolling entertainers, live entertainment and of course Santa will be present for photos and visits. The Starlighting Ceremony begins at 5:00 PM and fireworks begin at 5:30 PM NOTE: Many roads leading into downtown will be closed from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Please see www.castlerockculture.com for more event information.

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Rink at The Rock Ice skating season in Castle Rock officially begins November 21, 2015 and runs through Feb 15. Check out RinkatTheRock.com for More information.

November at The OutletsTree Lighting and Fireside Sing-A-Long with SantaNovember 14, 20154:00 PMOutlets at Castle Rock

11/26 Moonlight MadnessOpen 8PM-Close 2AM

11/27 Black Friday Open 6AM-Close 9PM

December at The Outlets 12/1, 12/8/, 12/15 Cookies and Milk with Santa

12/4, 12/11, 12/18Story Time with Santa

12/4Breakfast with Santa

12/20-12/24Last Chance Sale

renaissance school opening Is Your Child Ready For the Next Adventure? Renaissance Secondary School, Grades 7-9, coming Fall 2017.

Renaissance Secondary School Design Principles:• StrongSchoolCulture• TeachersandStudentsasDesigners• ArtsIntegration• PersonalizedLearning• Real-worldConnection• Integrated,Project/Problem-BasedApproach

Visit our website at http://www.renaissancecharterschool.org/ and Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/RenaissanceCharterSchool?fref=ts for more information.

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Welcome! Dr. Christopher GallusCastle Rock Adventist Hospital is pleased to welcome fellowship-trained spine surgeon, Christopher Gallus, DO to our medical staff. He will join Dr. Choi at Precision Spine Center and have a clinic in the Alexander Building. A quote from his attending fellowship surgeon speaks to Dr. Gallus’ expertise: “Dr. Gallus is one of the finest fellows and residents I have worked with in the past 10 years. His interpersonal skills as well as his abilities as a spine surgeon are above reproach.” Dr. Gallus’ specialties include the surgical treatment of cervical and lumbar degenerative conditions, revision surgery, cervical disc arthroplasty, and adult deformity correction. Fellowship Training:Dr. Gallus obtained his Adult Reconstructive Spine Surgery Fellowship training at New England Baptist Hospital/ Tuft’s University School of Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts.Residency:He completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine where he served as the Administrative Chief Resident.Education:Dr. Gallus has a Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, a Masters of Medical Science from Drexel University College of Medicine, and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, PA. He is a member of the North American Spine Society, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopaedics. For a list of all the physicians in the Alexander Building go to www.togetheratcastlerock.com/tenants.

We are part of Centura Health, the region’s leading health care network.Centura Health does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, religion, creed, ancestry, sexual orientation, and marital status in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment. For further information about this policy contact Centura Health’s Office of the General Counsel at (303) 804-8166. Copyright © Centura Health, 2015.

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Meadows Living November-December 2015