The Westridge outdoor pool has a new water feature! After

over ten years of dedicated service to our community “Skippy”

the old whale was retired and a new water feature has taken its

place. This beautiful custom-made blue whale weighs over 800

pounds and is sure to be a huge hit with the kids. Beginning

June 3, go to the web site to vote on your favorite name for

our new whale!

s u rv e y s ay s !The Highlands Ranch community “Loves” the Ranch and the HRCA amenities! Statistics

show 85% of HRCA members visit the recreation centers one or more times a year, and

55% have participated in one or more program. In the past year, over 119,000 people have

attended a community event or concert. Results of a facility survey handed to members

when they came to a facility in March show 81% find the programs are diverse, 98% agree

the facilities and equipment are clean and well maintained, and 99% of residents believe

our facilities staff is courteous and their experience is pleasant. Ninety three percent (93%)

of survey participants love living in the Ranch.

a rt e n c o u n t e r sArt Encounters is a year-long outdoor sculpture exhibit

designed to promote public interest in art that showcases

sculptures, in various media and styles, displayed in

Highlands Ranch, Castle Rock, Lone Tree, and Parker. This

year’s program features 16 sculptures and will be displayed

from June 2011 to June 2012. All pieces are available for

purchase. Six sculptures will be displayed in Highlands Ranch.

The public is encouraged to visit each of the exhibits in each jurisdiction and then vote

on a favorite on the Douglas County web site at www.douglas.co.us/artencounters.

Visit www.HRCAonline.org/caa for locations of the new pieces in Highlands Ranch,

and throughout the county.

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Enjoy a variety of free outdoor concerts

and performances right here in the

Ranch. Visit HRCAonline.org/staycation

for details.

Spotlight on the Plaza Town Center North, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

June 1 The Mint Edition Band

July 6 Tage Plantell & The Dusty Radio

Aug 3 The King Stan Band

Summer Concert Series Highland Heritage Regional Park,

6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

June 2 Opie Gone Bad (Funk N’ Roll)

June 9 Black Water (Doobie Brothers)

June 16 Fab 4 (Beatles Cover)

June 23 Jersey Shore (Beach Boys)

July 7 Soul School (Motown/Variety)

July 14 Dotsero (Jazz)

July 21 Chris Daniels & The Kings

(Brass N’ Roll)

July 28 Chase N The Dream

(Rock N’ Roll/Pop)

Culture on the Green Civic Green Park, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

June 10 Denver Taiko

July 15 Denver Concert Band

Aug 26 Quantum Jazz

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BOARD OF DIRECTORSlaura Hopkins 303-478-9103scott lemmon 303-346-1412Brock norris 720-344-7107Jeff suntken 303-346-0664 Gregory terry 303-329-6199 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES

9568 university Blvd.

303-791-8958

RECREATION FACILITIES

303-791-2500

recreation center at northridge

8801 Broadway

facility Hours: M-f 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 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 ASSESSMENTSSecond Quarter Assessments of $127 were due April 1. Thank you to all homeowners for your payment! 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 more information. If you have questions regarding your account, call 303-791-8958. Look for the 3rd quarter assessment invoice which will include the Summer Concert Series magnet!

THANK you HIgHLANdS RANCH! - I have some exciting news to share with my friends and neighbors. I have accepted the position of President and CEo of The Wildlife Experience, a natural history and wildlife museum. The Wildlife Experience is a tremendous asset in the denver Metro Area (www.thewildlifeexperience.org) and I am eager to begin this new endeavor in my life and provide the leadership to take The Wildlife Experience to the next level. The skillsets and relationships that I have acquired in 20 years at the HRCA will help shape the future of The Wildlife Experience.

I am extremely excited about this new opportunity and I am looking forward to the challenges. However, it is with a sense of bitter sweetness that I make this announcement.

The strength of the team of dedicated staff at the HRCA has made this community one of the very best places to live and we should all be very proud of that fact. There is no other organization that has the strength of our collective efforts to create the quality of life that is so valued by our citizens. We have accomplished more in our 30 year history than most communities do in 100 years.

I know that in leaving the Community Manager position, I am leaving a wonderful and dedicated team in place that I have nothing but the highest regard for. you can count on them and we all have much to be proud of. The HRCA staff team, directors and volunteers of the past saw the future and what it could be, and together, we’ve made that future a reality – I love this place.

THE BIRdS ANd THE BEES - okay, I have nearly run out of room in the newsletter and out of time in my position and I promised to add a bee story to the birds from last month. The HRCA will work with a beekeeper to set beehives in the Backcountry Wilderness Area so that we can continue our own greening of the Ranch. Watch for future articles and news stories that will show more of the value of Highlands Ranch and the stewardship of the HRCA lands in the Backcountry. Hey, bees are wildlife too and extremely necessary in our ecosystem to maintain the healthy balance we enjoy in Colorado, and Beautiful Highlands Ranch.

I hope I have left my fingerprints on Highlands Ranch and farewell to all my friends at the HRCA that have made this such a wonderful place to live, work, and play!

board motionsAt the March 15, 2011 Board of directors meeting, the Board took the following actions:

Approved the Minutes of Action from the April 19, 2011 Annual Meeting of directors

Approved the Minutes of Action from the May 9, 2011 Board of directors meeting

Adopted the following motions as recommended by the Architectural Committee:

2 properties for failure to remove unsightly material

1 property for failure to comply with trash pickup guidelines

4 properties for failure to remove a commercial vehicle/trailer

2 properties for failure to comply with portable basketball goal storage guidelines

1 property for failure to submit a plan for an improvement

5 properties for failure to maintain landscaping

1 property for failure to comply with 72 hour recreational vehicle rule

1 property for failure to maintain property

1 property for failure to remove a non-compliant accessory building

2 properties for failure to maintain fencing

1 property for failure to remove trash and debris stored on property

1 property for failure to remove holiday lighting

Adopted amendments to the Residential Improvement guidelines effective June 1, 2011

Accepted the March 31, 2011 Financial Statements as recommended by the Finance Committee

Adopted the Committee Appointment Resolution 11-05-01

Adopted the Consent Agenda Resolution 11-05-01 & Policy

Adopted the Covenant Enforcement & Fine Resolution 11-05-03 & Policy

Adopted a Constitution Week Proclamation

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The HRCA would like to recognize the following homeowner volunteers for their service to the Highlands Ranch Community Association from May 2010 to April 2011 representing the following committees: Architectural, Backcountry, Backcountry Planning Areas Committee, Cultural Affairs Association, delegates, development Review, Finance, Public Issues, Event Ranch Hands, Scholarship Fund, and Tribunal, as well as other miscellaneous volunteer teams.

Without volunteers who are willing to serve, Highlands Ranch would not be the great place it is today. even more importantly, these volunteers help set the direction for

tomorrow. Please join us in thanking and recognizing them.

VoLuNTEERIshowcase

Len AbruzzoLaurie Allred Reid AllredJeremy AndersonCraig Andrews Christian AtkinsonKatie AtkinsonLaurie AtkinsonManijeh BadiozamaniMichaela BaileyEdmund Bernard Heather Blake Robbin Boe Al Bonneau Kathleen BradyWeylan BryantBill Buettner Sheila ByrnesDoug CampbellChristina Caputo Jerry Case Matt Cassady Jed Caswall Stephanie ClouatreDavid Conradt Mac Cropsey Lyle daleySheela DamleSuresh Damle Elizabeth dicksonSundee DoleLisa dragsethgeorge ElliotMary Elliott

Felice entratterPam ErkenbeckPaul Foster gary FowlerJim Freeman Les garrett Karrie gleasonChris grahamChristophe grangerPatty greenCarolyn groom david gundersen yvette gunther glenn HagenCarey HallerJeth Harbinson Mason HarrisonBill HayesPhillip HeiserMark Hendrickson Patrick HenryJennifer Tool HolladaySusan Hubbard Karen Huschka Jennifer Hutchison Erick IrwinDavidson Jensen Jeff Johnson Robb Johnston Trey JordanPat Kaptain Richard Karas Cyndi Karlin Russ King

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Loretta KrookPatty LaCascia Sharyn Landis Sally Langton Todd Lawson Sara Lebofsky Sue LeidolphRashelle Lijewski Rudy LukezCheri MacArthur Tammy Mankie Elizabeth Marchesidave Martzgrace McMahon Jody McNerneyAbe MedinaRyan MeisterBill Melchior Paul MeyersBarrett MillerMike Millington Hal Moorman Mike Morris Sean Mullen Susan Mutzebaugh Joe Niemeyer ginger Nixt Brock Norris Helen ottinger J.P. oxenham Ashley Panahi Melissa ParkPaul PattonJoel Pavelis

WHat’s a qr (quick resPonse) code?A QR Code is a two-dimensional bar code that can be scanned by a mobile phone to open a web address, download an MP3, provide contact information, and

more. Look for QR Codes on HRCA posters and flyers for instant access to complete details on our events, classes, and programs. It’s never been easier to stay informed about everything happening in the Ranch! Visit www.HRCAonline.org/QRcode.

coMMittee oPeninGs HRCA has openings on three homeowner volunteer committees:

The Tribunal - Hears appeals of Architectural Committee rulings on non-compliance issues or improvements to property. Recommendations of the Tribunal are based on compliance to governing documents and are forwarded to the Board of directors.

The Architectural Committee - Comprised of homeowner with expertise in home improvement and construction. They meet to review plan-sets and submittals made by homeowners to assure they comply with HRCA Residential Improvement guidelines.

The Finance Committee - Assists the Board of directors with financial operations of the Association including monthly review of financial statements, investments, annual budget and audit review.

To apply please send resume, letter of interest, completed application, and conflict of interest form to rcampbell@hrcaonline.org. To download the forms, visit the web site and click on Community News.

staycation HiGHlands rancHNo need to spend precious time and big money to take a vacation this summer. Staycation Highlands Ranch is the perfect solution to take a break from the ordinary

and discover what is available in your own backyard! Visit www.HRCAonline.org/staycation for great Staycation ideas and start your summer plans!

suMMer HorseBack trail rides They’re back and better than ever! New routes take you into parts of the Backcountry that do not have hiking or biking trails. don’t miss opportunities like campfires, history trail rides, and rides through the most pristine part of the Backcountry. Check out the Activity

guide for details or call 303-791-2500 to sign up.

are your eMerGency contacts current?Please make sure your household emergency contact information the HRCA has on file is current. In the event of an emergency or accident, it is important that we are able to contact a parent or family member. To update your contact information, visit any HRCA registration desk.

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VoLuNTEERIshowcaseRecognizing our Committee Volunteers, continued from page 3

Shon Payne Larry PerkinsScott Poulson Dennis PriceKeely PurnellMarc RakowskiJohn ReedJean Rehnke Jerry ReichardtJim RepsTim Riggle Jarrett Roberts

Terry Robertsdave Rodgers Rebecca Rothwell Kimberle Rupert Carolyn Samuels Carole SchumacherKen SchumacherBrian Schwallyvonne Seaman Dennis Seymour Michael Shay Mike Sheets

Wayne ShrevesMark ShupeAlice Silver Caroline SmithNancy Smith Warren Smith Kyle SpainDeborah Spicer Elizabeth Strock Jeff Suntken Daniel Swomley Ellen Tawson

Eric TaylorClayton Taylor Christopher TefftLora ThomasBrian ThomsonStephen Trolinger Jack Troutman Michael Varley Jose Vasquez Dawn Vaughngordon Von StrohJackie Vowles

Louie WalkerFrank WankenMonica Wasden Renee Waters Jerry Winkelman Tyler WiseTom Witowski Don Woodland Mike Woodland Sally Wurr Stephanie youngCraig Ziesman

uPCoMINgIevents

Please check the web site for the most current event information and prices.

• Farmers’ Market & Street Market – Every Sunday through october 30, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Town Center South. This open air market features breads, fruits, vegetables, antiques, jewelry, and more all season long!

• HRCA Tune up Triathlon and Kids’ Triathlon – Saturday, June 4, Eastridge. The adult triathlon is a sprint distance starting at 6:00 a.m. The Kids’ Triathlon, at noon, is a great way to introduce kids to the sport of triathlon. After the race, stick around for giveaways, awards, and as always a great post race party.

• Lollipop-Looza Kids’ Carnival – Friday, July 1, Noon – 3:00 p.m., Westridge, Tickets $5 available day of event at any HRCA registration desk. Join us for this fun and fabulous kids’ event as Westridge turns into a kid’s play zone with everything from special batting cage games, dunk tanks, inflatables, games, prizes and more!

PaPer sHreddinG/recyclinGWhen it comes to protecting the environment and your

family’s confidential information, XpresShred treats it with

the utmost care. With on-site shredding, your sensitive

documents are completely destroyed and the paper will

be recycled, providing customers with the highest level of

security. Limit of three copy paper sized boxes of residential

paper to be shredded and recycled. Suggested donation of

$10 to benefit the Highlands Ranch Cultural Affairs Association. Residential only – no

commercial paper or trash.

Saturday, June 25 • 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. • Kaiser Permanente Lot (NE corner of

Highlands Ranch Parkway & Lucent) • Free

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culture on tHe GreenThe Highlands Ranch Cultural Affairs Association proudly

presents “Culture on the green.” Set outdoors at Civic

green Park, this series will pair a beautiful outdoor setting

for an experience that is sure to delight all ages. denver

Taiko is a community-based organization committed

to honoring and sharing Japanese drumming through

performance and providing an engaging creative outlet for

those with interest in the art of taiko. Bring a blanket and a picnic dinner for a great

summer evening.

Friday, June 10 • 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. • Civic green Park • Free • Sorry, no dogs allowed.

CLASSIC CAR SHOW

This popular event brings cars, trucks,

and motorcycles of all ages, makes,

and models to join in proving that

Highlands Ranch is more than just

mini-vans and SuVs.

Cherry Hills Community Church

serves as the host for this event.

Join the cars, music, food, and fun

this year at the CHCC parking lot,

3900 grace Blvd. (south of Highlands

Ranch Parkway off of Fairview.)

Admission is free. The cost is $15

to enter a car in advance or $20

the day of the show. Registration

forms are available at any HRCA

Recreation Center or visit www.

HRCAonline.org/events to download

a registration form. Car registration is

by mail or at the Recreation Center

at eastridge.

Saturday, June 18 • 10:00 – 2:00 p.m.

• Cherry Hills Community Church •

$15 to enter car in advance, $20 day

of show • Free to attend

S AV E YO U R L i F E – L E A R N T O S W i M !did you know that drowning is the second leading cause of death among children ages one

to 14 in the united States? More than 3,000 youngsters die from drowning in this nation

each year. Swimming is a vital life skill which can be learned at any age. Register for swim

lessons now at www.HRCAonline.org, at any HRCA recreation center, or by calling 303-

791-2500. For more information contact 303-471-8867 or losborne@hrcaonline.org.

T H E R A P E U T i C R E C R E AT i O N Lose The Training Wheels™for ages 8 and up is more than just a bike-riding program. For

children with disabilities, riding a bike may be a seemingly impossible task that can typically

be mastered in less than a week. The class runs Monday-Friday, June 20-24 at Eastridge.

Required Family orientation: Sunday, June 19 at 3:00 p.m. Volunteers ages 15 and up are

needed. Contact 303-471-7043 or summer.aden@hrcaonline.org.

YO U T H S P O R T S C A M P SHRCA Falcons Sports Camp This week-long camp offers the perfect opportunity for

kids ages 7-12 to explore a wide variety of sports and other fun “school yard” games

in a safe, positive athletic environment that emphasizes sportsmanship and teamwork.

Camps run June 13-17, June 27-July1, July 5-8, July 18-22, or August 1-5.

denver Nuggets Basketball Camp Participants will work on all aspects of the game in

a well-organized environment with personal instruction from the National Basketball

Academy. The camp runs Monday-Friday, June 6-10. To register go to www.

thebasketballacademy.com

YO U T H S P O R T S L E AG U E SSand Volleyball This 2v2 league, for ages 12-18, begins in

June. Matches are at Eastridge. The league offers a six match

guarantee plus a season-ending tournament. Team registration

of up to four players per roster with coed teams requiring at

least one male.

youth dodgeball & Kickball For athletes ages 8-13, this eight-week coed program

combines dodgeball and kickball making it the perfect summer activity. League begins in

June. Team shirt is included.

A D U LT 3 V 3 C O E D S O C C E R L E AG U Egather up some friends and create your own team. This league will take place over four

weeks in June. Teams will play two games per night. Teams are limited to six players with

at least two females.

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neW & returninG sPecial

forces Boot caMPs (sfBc)

Join erica every Wednesday and

Friday at Southridge at 9:15 a.m. for

SFBC Cardio Burn, a new addition

to the Special Forces Boot Camps.

Returning this summer are the Teen

Boot Camp Challenges for ages 13-

17. Classes are at Westridge every

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Check out payment options and

details at www.HRCAonline.org and

go to Specialty Fitness.

free easton Brazilian

Jiu-Jistsu oPen House

Plan to attend a FREE open house

to learn more about Jiu-Jitsu on

Saturday, June 11 from 1:00 - 3:45

p.m. you and your family can watch

or participate in classes on this day.

Call 303-471-7048 for more Fitness

information.

RECREATIoNIsports & fitness

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K i d s B e i n g K i d sJune rolls out the HRCA’s popular kid’s Splash Into Summer

programs: Monday Madness, Terrific Tuesday, Wet and

Wonderful, and Friday Fun. These programs fit your busy schedule

and give your child a chance to meet friends, participate in

swimming, do art projects, and get a full taste of summer! These

classes are for children 3-6 years old and they fill quickly, so be

sure to pick your dates and register. There are also the popular

tumbling camps that provide flexible options for your child to

“Flip and dip”! your children will get to participate in some fun

tumbling activities before heading to the outdoor kid’s pool to

cool off. our new program, you Scream, We All Scream for Ice

Cream Tumbling, is quickly filling up as well. This one-day class

gets children moving in the tumbling room and finishes off with an

ice cream social. With additional classes like: Father’s day Surprise,

How Sweet It Is, I like you More Than Elephants, and Happy

Independence day, your children will get to make some special

surprises for mom and dad while playing with new friends they

meet. For more information, call 303-471-8818.

This summer the HRCA is offering

a variety of classes that can give

your child a chance to stay physically

active and keep their mind moving

as well. June ushers in a wonderful

array of classes that can help a child

stay mentally active and be prepared

when school starts again in the fall. enroll your child in our

Handwriting series to exercise important motor skills while

learning vital visual and auditory cues for improved handwriting,

letter, and number formation. Classes are offered for children

ages 3-10. If your child struggles to make friends, consider our

very popular Friendship Skills class. This program offers a focused

curriculum on building self confidence, coping, and conflict

resolution. If your child loves to build and tackle engineering

challenges, our exceptionally popular engineering classes are

for them. Pre-Engineering with LEgo® is for ages 5-7, and

engineering FuNdamentals and engineering Challenge with

LEgo® are for ages 7-11. These are a must for your child’s

active summer. If you have a 2½ - 5 year old who enjoys being

on the computer, be sure to get them into our Kids eAcademy

Computer Club. This class turns learning into a fun adventure for

kids. For more information on these classes, call 303-471-8818.

e x e r c i s e t h e M i n d t h i s s u M M e r

This summer, inspire your child to express their ideas through

art! Art is an important factor in a child’s academic development.

By exercising the mental faculties, art helps teach a child focus

and concentration, problem solving, information collection,

analysis, and self expression. The HRCA has a variety of fun and

engaging art classes to suit any child at any age. For your young

ones, consider the Abrakadoodle – My First Art Class, Mini

doodlers, or KidzArt discover classes. For your older child, Kid’s

on Canvas, KidzArt: Imagine, or TeenzArt: Aspire, will stretch

your child’s creative imagination.

There are a variety of art camps

to choose from as well, including;

Water, Water everywhere; Animal

Style; Paint yourself Silly; Princess and

Fairies; African Safari; or Studio One.

These great programs will keep your child engaged all summer

while having fun at the same time. For more information, call

303-471-8853.

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facility closuresJune 4 All facilities closed at 5:00 p.m. for Summer Staff Party

June 4 Westridge Indoor Pool closed 6:00 - 9:00 a.m.

June 4, 11, 18, & 25 Northridge Outdoor Pools closed 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

June 1 spotlight on the Plaza - The Mint Edition Band

June 2 summer concert series - Opie Gone Bad

June 4 tune up triathlon

June 9 summer concert series - Black Water

June 10 culture on the Green - Denver Taiko

June 13 Board Working session* 6:00 p.m.

June 16 summer concert series - The Fab 4

June 18 classic car show

June 21 RAC & Board Meeting* 6:30 p.m. (Recreation Advisory Committee - monthly Meeting of Delegates)

June 23 summer concert series - Jersey Shore

June 25 Paper shredding/recycling

* These meetings are at Eastridge and 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 partnersJuNe |events For event details, see page 5 or visit HRCAonline.org

Hrca toP Picks of tHe MontHCelebrate our 30th Anniversary by trying something new! For more, see the home page of the web site!• Run Kids Run is a fun new running program for ages 5-12. • Pee Wee Soccer League for ages 5-7 beginning now! • Mexican Flavors youth cooking class at Southridge• Summer Break Ballet at Eastridge begins the week of June 6• Red Cross Babysitting for ages 12 and up • Backcountry Hayrides, Hikes, and Horseback Trail Rides