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Enhan c i n g p r ope r t y v a l u e s and c r e a t i n g qua l i t y o f l i f e t h r ou gh r e c r e a t i o n , c ommun i t y e v en t s a nd l e ade r s h i p

B u i l d i n g a l i f e s t y l e t h a t y o u w a n t t o l i v e 1

flu shotsGet ahead of the flu this year and

stay healthy all winter long.

Our HRCA Community Partner,

MedExpress, is making it easy for

you to protect yourself and your

family against the flu.

For just $20 you will receive the all-

in-one shot protecting you against

H1N1, H3N2, and this year’s

influenza B strain.

No appointment is necessary, just

drop in. Shots will be available

on Tuesday, October 12 at the

Recreation Center at Eastridge in

the Community Room from 10:00

a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 – 7:00

p.m.

2 0 1 1 B u d g e t i n p l a n n i n g p r o c e s s

s p o o k y H a l l o W e e n f u n !

The HrCA Finance Committee is working on the 2011 budget and will have a draft

posted on our web site in mid-October for homeowners to review before it is presented

to the recreation Advisory Committee meeting on October 19. A final budget will be

adopted at the November board of Directors meeting.

Halloween is a very popular season for ghouls and goblins of all ages, and the HrCA has

activities for everyone.

Come to the Highlands ranch Mansion on Friday, October 22 or Saturday, October 23

for the Paranormal Party to discover whether or not ghosts inhabit the mansion. Spirit PI

has conducted investigations and uncovered spooky findings. Wine, beer, and Absinthe will

be available for purchase. This is a unique evening only for those 21+ years of age.

Join us for scare on the square on Friday, October 29 at Town Center South. Come

in your scariest costume and enjoy ghostly activities for adults such as dancing to music

by a DJ, watching classic horror films, performing “Thriller” as a line dance, and partaking

of food and adult beverages. Learn the dance beforehand at our thriller Dance class

beginning on October 6. To register use Activity #761009.

Activities for families include the trick or treat street on Saturday, October 30 where

children under 12 come in costume and enjoy trick-or-treating indoors. each family gets

one pumpkin from the pumpkin patch while supplies last!

Families may enjoy a Haunted Hayride on October 22, 23, or 24 where spooky tales and

winding trails sum up this fun family adventure! Plum Creek Stockton Stables hosts this

spine-tingling Halloween tour! Concessions will be available.

For details on these Halloween events, see page five, visit HrCAonline.org/events, or call

303-791-2500.

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GARY DEBUS COMMuNITy MANAGerHrca|news

is published monthly by the

Highlands ranch community

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BOARD OF DIRECTORSlaura Hopkins 303-478-9103todd landgrave 303-470-8765scott lemmon 303-346-1412Nick robinson 303-791-0840 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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2011 HrCA buDGeT – The HrCA is a financially strong

organization in large part due to a long range perspective and

excellent volunteer homeowners with an eye toward making

Highlands ranch a great place to live, work, and play. Those efforts paid off with

Highlands ranch being named the 12th best place to live in the country by CNN Money

Magazine earlier this year. While we are a financially strong organization, as with all

businesses and individuals in the current economy, we have choices to consider. As

you know, those choices come with impacts on our Members, the people that live in

Highlands ranch. A draft 2011 budget will be prepared and available for viewing and

comment at www.HrCAonline.org in mid October.

HIGHLANDS rANCH CIrCuS – Thanks to all of you who supported the Highlands

ranch Community Scholarship Fund by attending a performance of the Carson and

barnes Circus in Highlands ranch. The circus is an event that generates funding for

scholarships. This year, the circus event raised about $10,000 for the scholarship fund.

That money will equal ten scholarships for high school seniors that either go to school

or live in Highlands ranch.

A LANDFILL IN Our bACkyArD? – The HrCA board of Directors is opposing

a proposed landfill on the southern border of the backcountry Wilderness Area.

Highlands ranch has a strong voice through the HrCA, but our numbers in terms

of citizens is our real strength. The Sedalia Land Company has not yet filed their final

application, but when they do we may only have 15 days to react to public hearings.

How can you get involved? Sign up for Meanwhile back at the ranch e-blasts at www.

HrCAonline.org. We will need your support and when an application is filed for this

proposed landfill, the HrCA will help get you the proper contact information, meeting

dates, addresses, etc. in order to effectively be heard on this important issue.

DON’T be A VICTIM – The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office reminds us that we should

keep our garage doors closed so criminals can’t just walk into your garage unattended

and make off with your assets. As we’ve all heard, identity theft is very prevalent

in our society today. Here in Highlands ranch we see many individuals driving our

neighborhoods on trash pickup days and going through trash on the curb. We suggest

you don’t put trash cans out too early and make sure that your recyclables and trash

don’t contain personal information that you don’t want someone else to have. A little

prevention will go a long way.

eLeCTION SeASON – regardless on how you vote, it is important to voice your

opinion. The HrCA is proud to offer our recreation centers for this important civic

opportunity and we hope you research the issues and candidates.

board motionsAt the September 21, 2010 board of Directors meeting, the board took the following actions:

Approved the Minutes of Action from the August 17, 2010 board of Directors meeting

Accepted the recommendation of the recreation Advisory Committee to purchase a uV system at Northridge

Accepted the recommendation of the recreation Advisory Committee to replace the whale at Westridge pool

Accepted the comments from the September 1, 2010 Development review Committee meeting

Adopted the following motions as recommended by the Architectural Committee

5 properties for failure to remove a commercial vehicle

40 properties for failure to paint the exterior of the home

44 properties for failure to maintain landscaping

3 properties for failure to maintain their property

2 properties for failure to remove a basketball goal

1 property for failure to remove trash/debris

4 properties for failure to maintain fencing

2 properties for failure to comply with trash can storage

3 properties to comply with recreation vehicle guidelines

1 property for failure to remove air conditioning unit from front elevation of home

Accepted the Tribunal recommendation on:

1 commercial property for failure to remove banner signs from light poles

1 property deemed to be in compliance for storage of trash cans

Accepted the July 2010 Financial Statements as recommended by the Finance Committee

Accepted an amendment to the Fee Schedule as recommended by the Finance Committee

Appointed one new member to the Finance Committee

Adopted resolution 10-09-01 appointing the backcountry Planning Areas Committee

Amended the Committee Appointment Policy to allow delegates to serve on board appointed committees

BOARD CORNERBy Nick Robinson, Board of Directors

My wife, Donna, and I moved into our Highlands

ranch home on September 16, 1985 with a one-

month old son and a lot of hope. We still live

there. At that time there was one traffic light in the ranch at Dad Clark and

broadway. broadway ended at Highlands ranch Parkway. To the west were

two blocks of pavement and a dirt road. To the east was a paved road to

burntwood and then dirt to ranch road. There was one recreation center,

Northridge, which was half the size it is now. There was one elementary

school, Northridge. There were about 3,500 residents. C-470 had not

opened yet. I worked on Mineral Avenue near broadway and came home

for lunch. Safeway on the northeast corner of County Line and broadway

was the nearest grocery store. Mission Viejo Company had their interior

design center in the convenience center where Dewey’s is now, along

with a 7-11 where romano’s is now. The HrCA offices were also in the

convenience center. All six permanent full-time employees worked there.

The whole community was laid out on a master plan in Mission Viejo’s sales

offices. We saw the general layout of The ranch with streets and the most

overwhelming feature, what we now call the backcountry Wilderness Area.

There was no way anyone but a true visionary could predict what the final

community at build-out would look like. I just couldn’t imagine it. It was

predicted that there would be from 95,000 to 105,000 residents, multiple

recreation centers, many many roads in a grid-like pattern, grocery stores,

restaurants, and everything anyone could want.

Look where we have come from there. I’m still in the same house. My boys

have grown, been educated, and set out to a life of their own. I can’t even

count the elementary schools. We have four high schools. We have four

recreation centers with over a million visits each year. We have grocery

stores, hundreds of businesses grouped in town centers that are centrally

located for convenience to residents, and many restaurants. We have

created a place that many see no reason to leave, not even for work.

I have been blessed with the opportunity to live in and serve in this

community for over two decades. What we have is truly spectacular.

Highlands ranch has it all! Isn’t that where you want to be when you call a

place “HOMe”?

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HOAInews

i c e r i n k o p e n i n g s o o n Winter is approaching which means more outdoor

Colorado fun! The Town Center North Synthetic

Ice rink is opening Saturday, November 6,

so bring the family for a day of skating. Hours

of operation for November are Saturday and

Sunday from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. For admission fees and more

information, visit www.HrCAonline.org/ice.

c a r s f o r c H a r i t y Looking for a year-end tax deduction?

Donate a car, truck, or motorcycle and

100% of the net proceeds from its

sale will benefit the Highlands ranch

Community Scholarship Fund or the

Highlands ranch Cultural Affairs Association. Vehicles in any

condition are accepted, free towing and title services are available,

and your donation is tax deductible. For more information

call 303-853-GIVe (4483) or visit www.carsforcharity.net. Tell

them you want to donate your vehicle to the Highlands ranch

Community Scholarship Fund or the Highlands ranch Cultural

Affairs Association. Thank you for your donation!

p l e a s e r e m e m B e r y o u r m e m B e r s H i p c a r d Membership cards are required for all members seven years of

age and up to access all recreation facilities. New and replacement

cards may be purchased at each facility. A member may “sign in”

three times without a membership card; then are required to

purchase a replacement card. Please be courteous and always

remember to bring your membership card.

a r c H e ry r a n g e t o c l o s e f o r t H e s e a s o n After a successful first season and a lot of use, the HrCA archery

range in the Wildcat Mountain Trail area will close for the season

Sunday, October 31. It will reopen June 1, 2011.

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Hrca VoluNteer of tHe MoNtH

Patty Green – Patty is a

brand-new volunteer for

the HrCA run Series.

Patty enjoys volunteering

as often as she can because

she believes in the value of

community. Her favorite

events are the run Series

Triathlons. Patty’s favorite places in Highlands ranch

are the recreation centers. Thank you, Patty, for your

contribution to the community!

VOLuNTeerIshowcaseDeleGate of tHe MoNtH

Ginger Nixt – Ginger has

served as a delegate for four

years. She moved to Highlands

ranch 14 years ago and says,

“I love it here as it has proved

to be everything I envisioned

and more! While it still retains

a certain “small town charm”

it has become a real leader nationwide as the prototype of

what a planned unit development can be and should strive

for.” Our thanks to Ginger for her dedicated service!

i n t H e p i n k s e e k s n e W B e n e f i c i a ry The HrCA is accepting beneficiary applications for the

upcoming “In the Pink” Luncheon and Fashion Show until

5:00 p.m. January 11, 2010. Non-profits must be organized to

support those who currently have or are recovering from breast

cancer. For more information call 303-471-8898 or download

an application at www.HrCAonline.org/events.

uPCOMINGIevents

What says “fall is here”

better than the HrCA’s annual Fall

Craft Show? This show has become

the premier craft event in Highlands

ranch.

This two-day show features over

100 exhibitors whose items

have been lovingly handcrafted.

every item has passed through a

committee to ensure that it is an

original handcrafted piece. you will

be delighted at the creativity shown

in their work.

you are sure to find jewelry,

children’s items, glass and pottery,

hand-knit wear, holiday decorations,

and much more. This show is the

perfect place to find that unique,

one-of-a kind gift. best of all,

admission is free!

Saturday & Sunday, October 9 & 10

• 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. • Eastridge

• Free and Open to the Public

• Last Call for Exhibitors

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

• Farmers’ Market – Sundays, through October 31, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Town Center.

• Street Market – Final day: Sunday, October 3, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Held in conjunction

with the Farmers’ Market at Town Center South.

• Haunted Hayrides – Friday & Saturday, October 22 & 23, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m., & Sunday,

October 24, 5:00 – 7:30 p.m., Stockton’s Stables, $11 Adult, $8 Child, 2 and under free.

• Paranormal Party – Friday or Saturday, October 22 or 23, 6:30 – 9:00 p.m., Mansion, $25

Members, $30 Guests in advance, $30 everyone the day of event. Must be 21+ to attend.

• Scare on the Square – Friday, October 29, 6:00 – 10:00 p.m., Town Center North,

Admission is free. This adult event is not designed for children.

• Trick or Treat Street – Saturday, October 30, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., eastridge, $1 per

Trick-or-Treater at the door.

s H o W t i M e a t s o u t H r i D G e – M a G i c s H o W“Haywire”, a hilarious magician returns to the Highlands

ranch Cultural Affairs Association’s (CAA) “Showtime

at Southridge” series. be it his side-splitting comedy,

phenomenal juggling, amazing magic, or catching a bowling

ball on his face…the audience is always left with sore sides

from their non-stop laughter. With plenty of audience

participation, Haywire masterfully employs his improvisational skills to keep

everybody on the edge of their seat wondering “what’s he going to do next!!” Call

303-471-8859 for tickets.

Saturday, October 2 • 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. • Southridge, Wildcat Mountain Auditorium

• $7 Members, $10 Guests in advance • $10 day of event, if not sold out • Free to

children under 2 on parent’s lap

i N D o o r G a r a G e s a l e“One Man’s Trash is Another Man’s Treasure!” at the HrCA’s

Indoor Garage Sale, a one-stop shopping extravaganza!

Search for one-of-a-kind finds, or consider purchasing a

booth space to sell treasures of your own. Pre-registration

of booths is recommended, and applications can be found at

www.HrCAonline.org/events. Come early to find the best

deals, and don’t forget your wallet!

Saturday, October 16 • 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. • Eastridge • Admission is free

• Booth prices: $10 Members, $15 Guests in advance, $20 at the door (if not sold out)

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f a l l c r a f t s H o W

HRCA SEAHAWKS HAvE SUCCESSFUL SUMMER SEASON!Over 350 swimmers, the largest enrollment in HrCA history, competed in two leagues:

the Mountain High Swim League (MHSL) and the Colorado Association of recreational

Athletics (CArA). The Seahawks took second place at the MHSL Championships, and

the eight-and-under girls took first place in their age group. At the end of the season, the

Seahawks attended the Summer Club State Swim Meet. For the second year in a row the

Seahawks took third place overall!

Congratulations to the summer swimmers, and a big thank you to the parent volunteers.

To learn more about the HrCA Summer Swim Team for 2011 or our winter competitive

swimming programs call 303-471-8942, email kcornelison@hrcaonline.org or visit

www.HrCAonline.org.

FALL SpORt S OppORtUNitiES• Youth Basketball and Volleyball League – (Ages 9-12)

beginning October 5, these leagues Include a six-game

regular season, a post-season tournament, and one weekly

practice. For information call 303-471-8869.

• Kinder Football and Pee Wee Flag Football – kinder Football

(Ages 3-5) begins October 1 and focuses on basic skill

development. Pee Wee Flag Football (Ages 6-12) begins October 2 and includes a

35-minute practice and a 25-minute scrimmage.

• Adult Basketball and Volleyball – Men’s, co-ed, and women’s leagues are offered by

levels of play. Teams have eight regular season games and a post-season tournament.

Fall season begins the week of September 27.

• Fencing – For the beginner to the advanced fencer (Ages 8-Adult) Adult classes are

Thursday; youth classes are Tuesday or Thursday. Classes begin September 30.

• Colorado Basketball Academy (CBA) Clinics – (Ages 5-14) Develop basic fundamentals

through progressions, drills, contests, and games – a great way to improve basketball

skills over the fall. Clinics begin November 1.

• Adult Indoor Soccer Leagues – Currently taking team registrations for the September–

October co-ed, men’s intermediate, and men’s open leagues.

• HRCA Club Volleyball Information Meeting – (Ages 11-17) The 2011 girls’ competitive

club volleyball season is just around the corner. Come join the staff and coaches at

eastridge on Wednesday, October 6 at 6:00 p.m. as we discuss the club season.

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e a s t o N B r a z i l i a N J i u - J i t s u !Build confidence and self esteem while

learning this martial art form that

focuses on grappling and take downs.

all classes are for ages 3½ through

adult at southridge on saturdays and

sundays.

H o l i D a y B o o t c a M Pavoid the holiday weight gain by

joining simon sasia every morning,

Monday–friday, 6:00–7:00 a.m. at

eastridge. run, push up, sit up, and

sprint your way to a healthy mind

set, starting November 8. Prizes are

awarded to the top overall male and

female “biggest losers!” Weigh-in and

measurements are taken Nov. 5 and 8.

N u t r i t i o N a l s e M i N a rlearn about nutritional timing and

recovery on thursday, oct. 21,

from 6:30–7:15 p.m. at Westridge. a

certified sports Nutrition coach will

lead the discussion.

for more information, call

303-471-7048.

reCreATIONIsports & fitness

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adult’s nigHt out – try sometHing neW!This fall is a great time to try a new interest or skill!

• adult cooking classes are the perfect fit for learning the basics

and some of those coveted dishes like cider-braised pork

tenderloin or hand-made spinach and ricotta raviolis.

• Try your hand at Warm Glass Workshops and learn to make

your own pendants or sushi plates.

• The pottery wheel could be a new adventure; bringing a friend

means a relaxing night out, being creative in good company.

• If you are looking for some new parenting techniques, try one of

our evening parenting classes from taming the terrible twos to

Beyond allowances.

For more information, please call 303-471-8928.

Boo! it’s time for fun HalloWeen projectsHalloween is almost here and getting your little ones out

and about to create fun and spooky projects and treats is

just the trick-et! Try a class like Ghouls and Goblins, Jack-o-

lanterns or Pumpkin yummies and your child is sure to have a

smashing good time. beware! They might scream for more. For

information, please call 303-471-8818.

Fall break is around the corner! HrCA

has wonderful camps and programs the

weeks of October 11–15 and 18–22 to

suit any kid’s interest!

• If you need a full-day program,

consider the southridge Day

camp for children ages 5–12. This camp

runs Monday–Friday from 6:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. and offers swimming,

cooking, art, and special activities.

• If you’re looking for something to spark creativity, enroll your child

in the fall Break art camp.

• Trying to get your kids excited about cooking? Get them enrolled in

the fall Break cooking camp where they will explore a variety of

flavors and experiment with food in ooey-gooey ways.

• Get your kids toe-tapping in the fall Break Dance camp. They’re

sure to enjoy this special dance instruction complete with songs

and games.

• Weekly Handwriting Programs are available as well as computer

classes with children’s technology Workshops and the ever

popular leGo®Program.

• For the little ones, consider the fall Break tumble camp with

crafts and games or splash into fall where kids will swim at the

Southridge pool.

For more information on any of these programs, call 303-471-8928.

fall Break Happenings

It’s that time of year and kids from schools all over Douglas County

are participating in this year’s Jon D. Williams Cotillion. These

wonderful social education classes will prepare your child for

essential skills like table etiquette, introductions, confidence, and

respect as well as important dance skills. For more information,

please call 303-471-8880. To sign up visit www.cotillion.com.

3rd annual Hrca cotillion

eDuCATIONIyouth & adult

remarkable reptiles – explore the reptilian science of live

snakes, lizards, turtles, and crocodilians. Monday, October

11, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m., Southridge, $5 Adult, $10 Child

(kindergarten–6 years).

Miss Muffet storytime – Join us for storytime with Little Miss

Muffet and her lovable spider friends including a visit by rosie the

tarantula! Wednesday, October 27, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m., Southridge,

$5 Adult, $10 Child (ages 3–6 years).

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facility closures

October 8-10 – Eastridge Gym and Track

Closed for the Fall Craft Show

October 15-16 – Eastridge Gym

Closed for the Indoor Garage Sale

October 29-30 – Eastridge Gym

Closed for Trick or Treat Street

October 31 – Southridge

Closed at 9:00 p.m. for Halloween

october 2 showtime at southridge – Magic show

october 3 street Market – final Day

october 9–10 fall craft show

october 12 flu shots

october 12 Board Working session* 6:00 p.m.

october 16 indoor Garage sale

October 19 RAC & Board Meeting* 6:30 p.m. (Recreation Advisory Committee - monthly Meeting of Delegates)

october 22 or 23 Paranormal Party

october 22, 23, or 24 Haunted Hayrides

october 29 scare on the square

october 30 trick or treat street

october 31 farmers’ Market – final Day

* 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 partnersOCTOber|events For event details, see page 5 or visit HRCAonline.org