CORDILLERAConnection

January 2014

Timber Hearth Grille, Grouse on the Green & The Mirador are Open - Hours of operation for the Timber Hearth Grille are Wednesday through Saturday for dinner only beginning at 6:00 pm. For reservations, call 970/926-5588. Grouse on the Green hours of operation are 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm daily until Sunday, 5 January; then, 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Thursday - Monday for the rest of the winter season. The Mirador is open daily from 7 am - 10 pm, call 970/569-6361 for reservations.

Winter Dining in Cordillera

Dining in Cordillera 2Ice Skating

3CPOA/CMD News 4Nordic Center 5Lodge & Spa 6Club News

7Calendar

8Poker Tournament 9Community Connection

10Winter Activities

11Happy New Year!

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Ice Skating

Located on Carterville Road, just past the Community Operations Maintenance Facility, the rink is open daily, 9 am - 9 pm, weather dependent.

The rink is available for both free skaters and hockey skaters, with priority times designated for each usage. Hockey skaters may skate during priority time for free skaters if there are no free skaters using the rink, and vice versa. However, for the safety of all, there will be no hockey sticks and pucks allowed with free skaters on the ice.

A limited number of loaner hockey and figure skates are available free-of-charge at the Administration Building from 9 am- 5 pm, Monday through Friday, except holidays. Stop by, fill out a form, and provide I.D. details. To obtain loaner skates on evenings, weekends or holidays, call Public Safety at 970/926-2335 to arrange to meet Staff at the Administration Building. Please allow one-hour lead time.

Parking is available in the paved lot behind the Maintenance Facility or in a small snow packed lot adjacent to the warming hut. Notices are posted at the Gatehouses and at the Administration Building indicating when the rink is open. Night lighting keeps the rink open until 9 p.m.

Welcome features include a warming hut (with seating and complementary hot beverages), and a stereo system to provide musical accompaniment for skaters. Please feel free to bring your own CD’s along for your enjoyment.

Cordillera Ice Rink | Open Daily 9:00 am - 9:00 pm (weather dependent)

Ice Rink Skating Schedule:Figure Skating | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm & 3:00 pm - 6:00 pmHockey Skating | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm & 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Ice Skating in Cordillera

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CPOANewsCPOA and CMDNews CLICK HERE FOR THE CORDILLERA FORUM

CLICK HERE FOR THE CPOA WEBSITE

CPOA and CMD Joint Monthly Meeting: The CPOA and CMD held their Monthly Board Meeting on Monday, 16 December. Please click here for a copy of the December Board Package.

After opening the public meeting(s); and approving the agenda, November payables, and regular/special meeting minutes; the Boards opened the floor to Public Input. Mr. Ken Marchetti, on behalf of the Edwards Community Authority, provided the boards with information regarding the Edwards Spur Road Phase II Project, seeking CMD funding support. The CMD Board requested Staff perform additional diligence on this request and provide information at the January Board Meeting.

The CMD Board passed resolutions pertaining to 2014 Administrative Matters, Meeting Schedule, and Special District Election; as well as an exclusion from providing Workman’s Compensation Insurance for uncompensated members of the CMD Board, and an amendment to the district’s policy regarding inspection, retention, and disposal of public records. The Board also passed resolutions governing use of the CMD Maintenance Facility and transition of Timber Springs Operations & Maintenance (effective 1 January 2014).

The CPOA and CMD Boards both passed the 2014 CMD/CPOA Annual Services Agreement.

The CPOA Board received a presentation from Mr. Dan Smith, on behalf of Friends of Mountain Rescue, providing information about Vail Mountain Rescue and seeking CPOA funding support. At the conclusion of the presentation, the CPOA Board voted to contribute $5,000 to Friends of Mountain Rescue. The CPOA Board also passed resolutions to appoint Director Shriner (primary) and Director Garbacz (alternate) as CPOA liaisons to the Design Review Board (DRB) and well as appoint Ms. Judy LaSpada to the DRB. In addition, the CPOA Board approved a 2013 Assessment Credit of $86.08 per property (to appear on each property’s 2014 CPOA Statement), as well as passed a motion not to purchase advance copies of, or advertising in, a proposed private-venture community magazine before having an opportunity to review the product. The Board also received updates on Collections/Delinquent Accounts, Marketing, and the Vail Gondola Club.

The next joint meeting of the CPOA and CMD is scheduled for Friday, 17 January, 8:30 am. All property owners are most welcome. For those unable to attend, a teleconference line is available to listen to the meeting. To access the meeting teleconference please dial 1-805-309-2350, when prompted, enter access code 325-6129. If you have any questions regarding the board meetings, please contact Mrs. Elizabeth Aviles, Executive Coordinator, at 970/569-6267 or eaviles@cordillerametro.org.

CLICK HERE FOR THE CMD WEBSITEC

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Are you looking for another way to enjoy our winter weather? Come check out the Nordic Center at Cordillera for snowshoeing, as well as cross country skiing. The Nordic Center has groomed trails along the Mountain Golf Course located on the Ranch in Cordillera. You can stop in the Nordic Pro Shop for the latest outdoor gear from North Face and Swix. While you’re browsing the clothing, help yourself to hot cocoa, cider, and some snacks before you head out to the trails.

If you are new to Nordic sports, you can attend a beginner’s clinic every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 10:00 am or 2:00 pm. The clinic is $35 for Cordillera Club members and $45 for the public. That includes lessons and rentals. Each clinic is about 75 minutes long. To make reservations please call 970/926-5100.

If you already have a grasp on snowshoeing and cross country skiing, simply bring your gear and head out for a fun afternoon in the snow. Dogs are allowed along the snowshoe trail so bring your furry friend along!

Trail use is free to Cordillera Club members as well as Cordillera Property Owners. Trail passes for the public are $8 a day and $40 for the season.

The Nordic Center offers Nordic skiing and snowshoeing six days a week, Tuesday through Sunday, from mid-December through March. Trails are open every day, except Monday, from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. For more information, please click here.

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Lodge and Spa

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4 December was a busy month at the Lodge. With all of our wonderful holiday events and the beautiful Members Appreciation Reception, time just flew by! However, we did find time to make some children very happy at our Brunch with Santa!

With the start of the new year and all the fresh snow, the Valley is the premier location for people to come and enjoy the majestic Colorado surroundings. And what better place than Cordillera. Whether you are looking for a delicious treat or to pamper yourself with a 3 course meal, dining at the Lodge & Spa at Cordillera is the place to be.

We offer complementary S’mores by our fire pit every Friday and Saturday evening from 8:00 -10:00 pm. Or join us in Mirador for the best deal in the valley - 3 courses for only $39!! Let Chef Smelser tickle your taste buds with his delightful take on contemporary American cuisine.

After a long day on the slopes, sometimes all you need is a nice long nap…but how about a massage followed by a nice relaxing sit in the steam room? At the Spa, you can do all of these things and more to get your body ready for the next day of crushing powder! Contact the Spa at 970/569-6359 to make an appointment today!

Sasha Perkins Lodge + Spa at Cordillera

The Lodge & Spa at Cordillera

Club News Club NewsGreetings Community Members, The Mountain course has turned into a winter wonderland! Our agronomy crew has been packing the trail and they have groomed the trails. Both the Nordic Center and Timber Hearth are open! It is with great pleasure that I announce The Club at Cordillera now offers a 20% discount to all Members on food, beverage, and merchandise in the golf shop.

Executive Chef, Matt Limbaugh, and Wine Director, Jason Baez, have been busy collaborating and developing the winter menu for Timber Hearth Restaurant. The two have worked together in the past and share the same passion for food and wine. Chef Limbaugh has some wonderful seasonal menu ideas and has been busy contacting purveyors with whom he already has established relationships to ensure only the finest products available will be served at Timber Hearth this winter.

In addition to the a la carte menu, a tasting menu will be available. This will be a great way to be introduced to Chef Limbaugh’s culinary style and talents. Jason, who is familiar with these talents, is selecting the wines to pair with this menu and has purchased several things to add to the growing wine list at Timber Hearth.

Save the date of Tuesday, 7 January, for The Prisoner Wine Company Dinner. Winemaker Jennifer Beloz will join us for this special event. All four wines produced by TPWC will be served, each with a different course. Chef Limbaugh has tasted the wines and is excited to unveil his pairing menu. We have started taking reservations for this very special and unique dinner, so make sure to reserve your spot today.

Our weekly Member Wine Mixers at the Timber Hearth have resumed. Other Winter Wine Mixers that have been booked are Aberrant Cellars, Cathy Cohn from Synergy Fine Wines who will be joined by four amazing winemakers from Argentina, and Damon Ornowski from Vin Divino who is excited to return as well. We are very excited for all of you to experience this season at the Timber Hearth!

Now that winter is here, I decided to feature a Troon Golf favorite, in the WARM part of the country. Over the next few weeks I will introduce our Arizona courses, starting with The Gallery. Set in the beautiful and unique Tortolita Mountains, The Gallery Golf Club is characterized by breathtaking vistas and the rich history of cattle ranching. The Gallery provides comfort and amenities in a relaxed southwestern atmosphere, perfect for quality time spent with family and friends. Two highly acclaimed courses offer the finest in desert golf. The picturesque North Course, designed by Tom Lehman and John Fought, features sweeping views of the high Sonoran desert landscape; while the South Course, which hosted the World Golf Championships - Accenture Match Play Championship in 2007 and 2008, features subtle elevation changes with views in every direction. The exceptionally maintained courses are set in a lush and natural desert environment, making the experience highly enjoyable for all skill levels. The Gallery Club is available for you to golf for a cart fee of $25.

Please visit www.troongolf.com and contact me with any questions at 970/470-9415 or smorgan@troongolf.com.

Suzanne Morgan | Director of Membership

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Cordillera Calendar

Click here to visit the Cordillera Calendar

Special Thanks and Appreciation to the Class Action Group: The Class Action Group has graciously contributed approximately $12,000 remaining from the class settlement payment to enhance the Trailhead experience for community members. Intended uses include the purchase of TVs and audio equipment as well as enhancing lighting around the facility. Thank you to the Class Action Group for their generous contribution and ongoing commitment to the Cordillera Community.

Community Winter Update: The Annual Winter Community Update was held Sunday, 29 December 2013, at The Timber Hearth Grille at 4PM. We would like to thank all the Property Owners who took part and shared their opinions and suggestions in regards to the state of our community as well as the way ahead. Please click here to view the Annual Winter Community Update Presentation. If you have any questions or desire further information regarding the meeting, please contact Mrs. Elizabeth Avilés, Executive Coordinator, at 970/569-6265 or eaviles@cordillerametro.org. CPOA Community Breakfast and Car Wash: A complimentary community breakfast and car wash was held on Sunday, 29 December, 9 a.m. – 12:00 noon. Taste 5 Catering served breakfast including an Omelet Station, Bacon, Sausage, Bread and Oatmeal in addition to Waffles & Pastries (prepared/provided by Director Ed Shriner), Coffee & Juice. Exterior car wash was performed by FlexWash. CPOA Board Members Dave Bentley, Rand Garbacz, Steve Gamble, and Steve Smith graciously served as valets. Many thanks to all who participated and enjoyed a great morning of food & fun.

Poker Tournament

Cordillera Poker Tournament

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4 Vail Symposium Poker Tournament - Friday, 17 January, 6-10 pm at The Lodge and Spa at Cordillera - Start practicing your poker face and get ready to go all in when Vegas comes to Cordillera for one night benefiting the Vail Symposium this winter. Author and poker expert, John Vorhaus, will be on hand to play at various tables and offer tips throughout the evening. For more information or to register, please click here or contact Vail Symposium at 970/476-0954.

Community Connection

Community ConnectionsAthletic Center Fitness Class Schedule - The current Fitness Class Schedule in place for all Property Owners and Guests is as follows; Fit Ball - Mondays 9 - 10 am; Hydro Cycling - Tuesdays 9:30 - 10:30 am; Body Sculpting - Wednesdays 9 - 10 am; Hydro Cycling - Thursdays 9:30 - 10:30 am. If you have any questions, please contact The Athletic Center at 970/926-9669 or fitness@cordillerametro.org 

Cordillera Community Directory - Property Owners are welcome to pick up a printed copy of the Community Directory at the Administration Building or the Post Office. You may also click here to access an electronic copy of the directory, which you can save to your computer. (If you would like to search for a specific name, please press Ctrl+F on your computer keyboard; a window will pop-up on the screen. Type the last name of the person you are looking for and press enter.) If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Elizabeth Avilés, Executive Coordinator, at 970/569-6267 or eaviles@cordillerametro.org

Public Hunting Season - The last of the Public Land Big Game Hunting seasons ended Sunday, 17 November. Please be advised, mountain lion season is currently in effect and will last until 31 March 2014, which could affect the public lands adjacent to the Territories. We would not anticipate the Big Park are would be affected. We ask all property owners be mindful of activity related to this season when accessing state or federal public lands. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bob Egizi, Public Safety Director at 970-569-6261 or begizi@cordillerametro.org.

Exterior and Landscaping Lighting - We would like to remind property owners that with the exception of the seasonal display of decorative holiday lighting (between November 15 through January 15, to be turned off by 10:00 p.m.), colored lights (between December 15 through January 15, to be turned off by 10:00 p.m.), and small white lights in a reasonable amount of trees (between November 15 through March 15, to be turned off by 10:00 p.m.), the use of exterior landscape lighting is not permitted. Spotlights, up-lighting of trees and landscape lighting shall not be permitted. We thank you for your adherence to the Cordillera Lighting Guidelines. Please contact Mr. Bob Egizi, Public Safety Director, at 970-569-6261 or begizi@cordillerametro.org if you have questions or would like further information.

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Happy New Year

Happy New Year from all of us in

Cordillera!