recycling in the rAnchPro Disposal has been awarded another three year contract with the hrca as our highlands
ranch trash and recycling preferred provider. The program provides low-cost weekly trash pick
up and free single-stream recycling pick up every other week.
"championing environmental stewardship and sustainability is one of our board's visions and
goals," says Board president Scott Lemmon. Our focus in 2013 is to emphasize the free recycling
program and help our residents take advantage of these services that benefit our community.
The highlands ranch residents who currently take advantage of the Preferred Provider service
program recycle approximately 20% of their waste. as a community, let’s work to increase the
percentage we recycle by recycling all possible items and increase the total tonnage of recycled
materials. a complete list of recyclable materials can be found at www.hrcaonline.org/green.
If you’re not already recycling, join hrca’s “Going Green” program by signing up for this free
recycling program and encouraging your neighbors to do the same.
You may use your own container or for a refundable deposit, you have the option to use a Pro
Disposal recycle cart. To sign-up with Pro Disposal or to order a recycle cart, call 303-791-3827.
We invite you to work with us to make our community sustainable for future generations. For
more information visit www.hrcaonline.org/trash.
election of directors & delegAtesaNNUaL MEETING OF DELEGaTES (Election of Directors) - The annual Meeting of Delegates
to elect two candidates to the hrca Board of Directors is March 19. There are two candidates
running for the two open positions. The candidates are Brock Norris and Jeff Suntken. For more
information about the director election process or to review the candidates’ data forms, please
visit the web site.
aNNUaL MEETING OF MEMBErS - In odd-numbered years, members (property owners)
within odd-numbered districts and districts currently not represented by a delegate, elect their
District Delegate. The 2013 elections will take place at the annual Meeting of Members on april
23, 5:30 p.m. at Eastridge, community room. For more information about delegate elections or
to locate your district delegate, please visit www.hrcaonline.org/Leadership. If you are interested
in running for a delegate position, call the hrca administrative Office at 303-471-8958. The last
date for known delegate candidates to be printed on the notice mailed to members is March 18.
Write-in candidates will still be accepted and valid.
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M a r c h 2 0 1 3
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Jerry flAnnery cEO aND GENEraL MaNaGErHrca|news
is published monthly by the
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Hrca|event weather line303-471-8888
BOARD OF DIRECTORSchristina caputo 303-471-0867scott lemmon 303-346-1412Brock Norris 720-344-7107Jeff suntken 303-346-0664 craig Ziesman 303-791-6557 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
9568 university Blvd.
303-791-8958
RECREATION FACILITIES
303-791-2500
recreation center at Northridge
8801 Broadway
Facility Hours: 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.
Facility Hours: M-F 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
sa: 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
su: 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
recreation center at Westridge
9650 Foothills canyon Blvd.
Facility Hours: M-F 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
sa: 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
su: 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
recreation center at southridge
4800 Mcarthur ranch rd.
Facility Hours: M-F 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
sa: 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
su: 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
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fyi | QUarTErLY aSSESSMENTSLook for the 2nd quarter assessment invoice this month which is due april 1. hrca
encourages homeowners to use the direct debit payment program which is a
convenient way to save time, postage costs and the assurance that your payment is
never late. Please visit our web site for more information. For any questions regarding
your account, call 303-791-8958. Thank you!
The Wearin’ O’ the Green and St. Patrick’s Day is upon us! We
should also be seeing more green in our vegetation by now, so
take a moment to see if Mother Nature has created any home
improvement projects for you before we get too much further along in the season.
GrEEN IS GOOD – Keeping with the theme of green for this month, I want to update
you on an important item that hrca recently went out to bid on. after a bidding process
we awarded our “Preferred Provider” contract to Pro Disposal. Many of you are familiar
with Pro Disposal and have taken advantage of their low monthly rates for service. Their
contract was renewed for an additional three years. Stay tuned for more details in the
next couple of months, but I believe you will be very happy to see that we have increased
our emphasis on recycling and sustainable services.
BOarD ELEcTION – March is the month for our Board of Director’s Election. This year
two seats are open. The deadline to submit applications to run for those seats was January
31. Our current board members, Brock Norris and Jeff Suntken, resubmitted for their seats
and will be running unopposed. Their service to the community is much appreciated and
we look forward to another two years working with them to make highlands ranch an
even better place to live, work, and play! The election will take place on March 19 at the
annual Meeting of Delegates at Eastridge in the Gordon Von Stroh community room.
EcONOMIc DEVELOPMENT – You may ask yourself, what the hrca has to do with
Economic Development. Well, over the last 15 months we have been actively working
with the Northwest Douglas county Economic Development corporation (NWDcEDc)
to better position our region to take advantage of our business-friendly climate in Douglas
county. We are approaching this issue with a philosophy that “a rising tide lifts all boats”
and we need to be at the table to assist in creating more value in our community. In
recent months, we have formed new relationships with Douglas county, highlands ranch
chamber, Metro District and the NWDcEDc. When all of us come together for the
benefit of our community, you are the winners. The goal is to garner more interest from
businesses that will create value in highlands ranch and neighboring communities, retain
and increase our land values, and make us a destination in the Denver Metropolitan area.
Stay tuned for more news as we move along this path to the future.
Enjoy the beginning of spring this month and remember…ThINK GrEEN!
N e i G H B o r H o o D i M P r e s s i o N s
The community Improvement Services Department
is encouraging residents to properly plan for their
forthcoming outdoor home improvement projects.
The month of March historically provides a wide and
varied assortment of weather conditions and, while the
glimpses of warmer weather seem inviting to begin an
outdoor project, keep in mind a significant snow storm
may be just around the corner to halt the process. This is a great time of year
to outline your project, obtain the required “approval” from the architectural
committee and commence on contracting for the work to be done, if you are
not completing it yourself. Our staff is available to help you with the application
process. Please stop by Eastridge to visit with our staff, or contact us at
[email protected], or 303-471-8821.
B a t t e N D o W N t H e t r a s H
First impressions and the general appearance of our
neighborhoods are greatly influenced by a variety factors.
Blowing trash is unsightly and lowers property values. Even
in the best of circumstances, it is sometimes difficult to
keep trash contained, but with the high winds, it’s even
more important that trash be kept in sealed containers
and upright while at the curb. Please compact your trash
as much as possible (making it heavier and less likely to blow over), place it in
bags, and put the bags into tightly covered cans before putting out at the curb.
also, please be certain to keep unleashed pets off the street, so that they are
not tipping over cans or tearing into bags.
Trash can be placed at the curb the evening before pick-up, and cans are
required to be stored out of site again on the same evening as pick up. If
cans are out on the curb and/or visible from the street any other time,
the homeowner is not in compliance. Our residents are deeply concerned
about this issue and readily call in and report their concerns. additionally,
our technicians address the issue on a daily basis in an effort to keep our
neighborhoods clean and our property values up.
Let’s all be good neighbors and do our part in keeping up the appearance in
our neighborhoods.
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cOMMUNITY IMPrOVEMENTInews
K N o W y o u r
H r c a D e l e G a t e
highlands ranch is divided
into Delegate Districts whose
community members (homeowners)
elect a delegate to represent them
in association matters. Your delegate
is your voice to the association and
the community.
If you would like your delegate
to keep you informed about the
hrca, send him or her an email
so they have your email address.
You can find your delegate on
www.hrcaonline.org/DistrictMap.
You may use the interactive map,
click on your street location, and
your delegate’s name and contact
information will appear.
Delegates hold a regular monthly
meeting so if you want to be
informed, reach out and provide
your email address so they may
keep you up to date.
boArd updAtes
The February Board Meeting Motions
are available at www.hrcaonline.org.
b At t i n g c A g e s g r A n d o p e n i n gWestridge Batting cages open Friday, March 1 with new
pitching machines! celebrate all weekend, Friday-Sunday,
March 1-3 with food, giveaways, music, homerun competition,
all-you-can-hit for only $5, and more! Meet Dinger, the
colorado rockies mascot, Saturday, March 2, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
For details, visit www.hrcaonline.org/battingcages.
s tAy c o n n e c t e d . . .We post information regularly using our social network tools so you can keep informed
about everything happening in “The ranch.” To sign up for any of the following
communication tools, go to www.hrcaonline.org home page and click on the
specific ‘Stay in Touch’ icon in the left column.
J o i N t H e H r c a F a c e B o o K F a M i l y ‘Like’ us on our
Facebook pages to get updates, special offers, and coupons. You may also
choose the specific program pages: Backcountry, Fitness, Sports, arts &
Education, race Series, Tennis, and/or Therapeutic recreation.
F o l l o W u s o N t W i t t e r @hrcanews for updates on
community events, programs, and important news.
s iGN uP For “e -Me” The hrca’s e-newsletter and receive
valuable program information and coupons which are only available to
“e-me” newsletter subscribers.
b A c k c o u n t ry t r A i l s & A r c h e ry r A n g e o p e n A p r i l 1
The trails and archery range have been closed for the
winter to allow the elk, deer, and other wildlife to get
through the winter with minimal human disturbance. With
over five miles of natural surface trails for residents, the
trails are perfect for wildlife watching, mountain biking,
and trail running. a portion of the Wildcat Mountain Trail
may remain closed if the Golden Eagle nest is active again this year. For trail maps
and more information on the archery range visit
www.hrcaonline.org/Backcountry.
raNchIupdates
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o p e n i n g d Ay At l e b s A c k
t e n n i s c e n t e r
celebrate the beginning of the 2013
tennis season at Lebsack Tennis
center on Saturday, March 16. The
festivities begin at 9:30 a.m. with the
National anthem played by a live
band.
The morning will feature free adult
drills led by hrca teaching pros,
free use of the ball machine, and the
latest tennis racquets to demo.
For the kids, there will be Quickstart
tennis courts set up and on-court
entertainment provided once again
by reddy the clown.
The pro shop will be open, serving
refreshments, accepting tennis
registrations, and offering a fifteen
percent discount on all Session 1
class registrations.
come help us kick off our season
and learn more about all that
Lebsack Tennis center has to offer!
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UPcOMINGIevents
Please check the web site for the most current event information.
s H o W t i M e a t s o u t H r i D G e – a D u l t c o M e D y
For 20 years and hundreds of performances across
the country, Shawn Preston "The Magic Dude" has
entertained and mesmerized audiences as a comedian
and magician. having established himself as one of
Denver’s favorite performers, Shawn is quick-witted
and has an exceptional sleight–of-hand with his bag
of tricks. Shawn takes great pride in making sure his
adult audiences enjoy a fun-filled show complete with music, hilarious comedy,
unbelievable demonstrations of mind power, and audience participation. Visitors
may also enjoy an adult beverage from the cash bar, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. This event
is for adults only.
Friday, March 1, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m., Southridge, Tickets: $10 in advance, $15 day of
event if not sold out. ages 21+ only. IDs will be checked at the door.
s P r i N G c r a F t B a Z a a r
The weather is always perfect inside at the annual
highlands ranch Spring Bazaar. Spring is in the air as over
125 commercial and handcrafters display and sell unique
and high quality products including scrapbooking materials,
soy soap, candles, jewelry, quilts, children’s items, delicious
food, and much, much more. and to top it off admission is
FrEE. Booth space is still available. contact [email protected].
Saturday, March 23, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Eastridge. Free
• 9Health Fair – Saturday, april 13, 7:00 a.m. - noon at Eastridge. come for free or
low-cost medical screenings.
• Fishing on the Fly – class starts Wednesday, april 6, 6:30 p.m. at Eastridge. Learn the
basics of fly fishing.
• Volunteer Fair – Wednesday, april 24, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Southridge. Free to non profit
organizations looking for volunteers. contact [email protected].
• July 4th Parade – Show your community pride and showcase your business or
organization by entering the hrca July 4th Parade! For a parade entry form, visit www.
hrcaonline.org/vendors.
e a s t e r e G G H u N t
Grab your basket because the
Easter Bunny is coming! Join us
for the annual Easter Egg hunt at
Northridge Park.
With over 25,000 eggs this is one
of the largest hunts in the area!
remember to bring your basket to
collect all the goodies to take home.
There is even a special appearance
by the Easter Bunny!
The hunt is for children ages one
to ten years old, separated into age
groups.
come early - parking is limited
and the hunt begins at 10:00 a.m.
SharP!
Saturday, March 30 • 10:00 a.m.
SHARP! • Northridge Park • FreeYou may now purchase tickets online using the Online Registration button!
suMMer sWiM teAM registrAtionThe hrca is proud to offer competitive and recreational summer swim programs. These
programs fill quickly, so be sure to mark these dates on your calendar:
Parent Information Meeting: Thursday, March 21, 6:00 p.m. at Eastridge
returning Swimmer registration: Saturday, april 6, 8:00 p.m. at Northridge
New Swimmer Tryouts and registration: Saturday, april 20, 7:00 p.m. at Northridge
returning Swimmer registration is for swimmers who have
been on the Seahawks Summer Swim Team previously or have
participated in Seahawks Drill academy, conditioning camp, or
Elite over the winter. all returning swimmers must be registered
by Friday, april 19.
New Swimmer Tryouts and registration is for swimmers who
are new to the Seahawks Summer Swim Team and have not
participated in any of the coached aquatics programs. Swimmer will be tested before they
are allowed to register. Space on the teams is limited and is given on a first come, first serve
basis, so arriving early is advised. all new swimmers must be registered by May 3.
call 303-471-8942 or [email protected] for more information. Updates are also
available on the web site.
neW! hrcA kArAte denver progrAM come see the hrca’s new Karate school! Beginning March 3, hrca Karate Denver will
offer classes for ages 3 and up at Westridge. For more information, call 303-471-8869 or
visit www.hrcaonline.org/Martialarts.
youth flAg footbAll leAgues come play indoors in the hrca’s youth non-contact flag football league for kids ages
7-12. The league has one weekly practice and games on Saturdays. Volunteer coaches are
always needed. The league is april 6 - May 18 at the indoor turf field at Westridge.
therApeutic recreAtion indoor soccerParticipants ages 8 and up are invited to join us for some soccer fun and games. Enjoy
practicing the skills of the game in a recreation team environment on Wednesdays, March
- april, 5:15 - 6:00 p.m. at Southridge Gym. For more information about participating or
volunteering, call 303-471-7043.
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N e W ! B a l l e t B a r r e
D r o P - i N F i t N e s s c l a s s
Fitness is now offering Ballet Barre as
a drop-in fitness class. Ballet Barre is
a combination of ballet and Pilates.
Participants perform a series of
isometric movements, fatiguing the
muscle. By combining the movements
with stretching, you are able to create
the long, lean look of a dancer. The
weekly class is on Tuesdays, 7:00
- 8:00 p.m. and Wednesdays, 5:30 -
6:30 a.m. at Southridge. You may use
any Drop-In Fitness Pass to attend
class. For more information, contact
303-471-7044.
Z u M B a t H o N P a r t y
H e a r t y e V e N t s u c c e s s !
hrca Fitness would like to thank
those who participated in our
Zumbathon Party hearty for heart
disease awareness. Seventy-five
percent of ticket sales were donated
to the american heart association.
Our next Zumbathon event coming
up in May is the Zumbathon Party
in Purple for the american cancer
Society. Stay tuned for details!
rEcrEaTIONIaquatics/sports/fitness
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EDUcaTIONIyouth & adult
l u c k y s h A M r o c k & A l l t h i n g s g r e e n !
t u M b l e t i M e f o r b A l A n c e & f l e x i b i l i t y
Be sure to check out the fun and educative programs we have for
your 3-6 year old. The Toddlers and Me class will explore Green
Fun on Fridays, March 8 -22, 9:15 - 10:30 a.m. at Eastridge. Try our
one-day classes to spark your child’s interest in all things green to
celebrate St. Patrick’s day! Luck of the Irish on March 12, Spring has
Sprung on March 19, and hoppy Easter on March 26 are all on
Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Eastridge. Lions, Tigers and
Bears on March 8, Leprechauns and Shamrocks on March 15, and
Egg-citing Bunny hunt on March 22 are on Fridays from 9:30 a.m.
- noon at Eastridge.
Our popular 2 Times the Fun class will be playing with green in
coming Up clovers, their theme for the month. These classes are
great for teaching your child independence, fine and gross motor
skills, and communication skills. Be sure to try one out this month!
For more information, call 303-471-8818.
Tumbling is a wonderful motor development activity for young
children and a new session begins in March! Give your child the
opportunity to learn important skills like coordination, balance,
flexibility, communication, and team work. Through music and
movement our instructors help your child grow and develop in
important ways. We offer classes for
children ages 3 months to 9 years at a
variety of times throughout the week
to accommodate your family’s schedule.
Don’t miss out! For more information, call 303-471-8818.
Your child will be out of school March
25-29 and you’re going to want to find
something fun and engaging for them to
do! Well, look no further! The hrca
offers a variety of camps and classes to
suit any interest and age.
For the artistic child, consider Fashion Design from 12:30 - 4:00 p.m.
at Southridge for ages 7-13, Pirate Workshop from 10:30 am -
noon at Eastridge for ages 6-12, Fashion runway 2: royal Princesses
from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. at Eastridge for ages 6-12, or the Studio
Spring Break camp for ages 8-12 at the Southridge Pottery Studio.
If your child likes to get cookin’ in the kitchen, enroll in our
popular chef’s camp. For those little ones who love to twirl, be
sure to try our Princess Dance camp for ages 3-6 from 1:30
- 2:30 p.m. at Eastridge. If your child is fascinated by all things
science or technology, try our popular Engineers and Inventors
camp from 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Eastridge. Kids will make their
very own creations from clockwork cars to pinball machines. The
Jedi Engineering with Lego®is a wonderful program for ages 5-8.
This camp is 9:00 a.m. - noon at Eastridge and is a great way to
get your child doing activities that inspire learning while having fun.
For your theatrical child, consider the production of charlotte’s
Web. This popular spring break camp fills quickly so register soon.
If you need a full-day option, Southridge offers a day camp for
ages 5-12 from 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Paperwork is online at www.
hrcaonline.org/daycamp.
For more information on any of these programs, call 303-471-8928.
s p r i n g b r e A k h A p p e n i n g s !
Is your child interested in movies? Movie Making I and II for
ages 9-12 will teach your child how to produce a movie like the
professionals. Participants will write scripts, compose camera shots,
act for the camera, and learn animation software.
For the advanced class, children will learn advanced techniques
in cinematography, stop-motion photography, and editing. These
popular classes begin March 4 and 5, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at Northridge.
For more information, call 303-471-8853.
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Facility closuresMarch 22 - eastridge basketball courts & track closed all
day for spring Bazaar set up.
March 23 - eastridge basketball courts & track closed all day for spring Bazaar.
March 31 - all recreation centers closed for easter holiday.
Check the web site for the most up-to-date closure information.
March 1 showtime at southridge - Comedy Night
March 1-3 Batting cages Grand opening
March 11 Board Working session* 6:00 p.m.
March 16 st. Patrick's Day 5K run
March 16 lebsack tennis center season opening
March 19 Delegate & Board Meeting* 6:30 p.m.
March 23 spring Bazaar
March 30 easter egg Hunt
* These meetings are open to our members.
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).
community partnersMarch|events For event details, see page 5 or visit HRCAonline.org
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