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Mayor’s Corner: New, Safer Sidewalks - Take Care of Them

We are enjoying new sidewalks in almost all areas of the City. They look great, and they keep us connected to transportation and recre-ation. Many people rely on clear sidewalks to navigate their strollers, wheelchairs, walkers, or scooters around town. People of all different abilities and ages are relying on you to give them a safe passage. Right now, the sidewalks are super clean and looking great. Can you help keep them that way? We can have snowy weather well into spring in Sheridan, so keep in mind that deicers and salts are damaging to new concrete. Shovel and sweep away snow within 24 hours after the last snowfall and use some sand or kitty litter to add traction if needed for the first year of new concrete.

A child plays on a new Sheridan sidewalk.

Sheridan Celebrates Puts the Spin on the 2018 Charity Partnership

In keeping with the 2018 theme, “Sheridan Celebrates Trikes, Trains & Automobiles” the Sheridan Celebrates Committee will put the spin into this year’s fundraising energy. In early March, the Committee voted unanimously to partner with Wish for Wheels for their 2018 charity fundraising efforts. This revolutionary non-profit organization seeks to transform the lives of younger, low-income children through the gift of a bicycle, enhancing per-sonal growth and promoting a healthy lifestyle.

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20 Kiosks Statewide Sheridan residents now have the option to renew their vehicle registration at any of 20 Colorado MVExpress kiosks across the state, and skip a wait at the DMV. Whether you commute to Colorado Springs or attend college in Grand Junction, you can use any kiosk along the way. It’s fast and easy, and you’ll walk away with your registration and tabs in minutes. The kiosks are available in Arapahoe, Adams, Boulder, Broomfield, Douglas, El Paso, Fremont, Jefferson, La Plata, Larimer, Mesa and Weld Counties. You must live in one of these participating counties to use a kiosk. Please wait at least two business days after get-ting an emissions test or updating your auto insur-ance before you renew at a kiosk. Find a kiosk near you and more information at www.arapahoegov.com/kiosk. — Matt Crane, Arapahoe

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Long-time City Leader Dies

Unexpectedly Veteran Sheridan city leader Clifford W. Mueller, husband of Maggie, died unexpectedly March 15. Cliff served the City of Sheridan for 30 years on the City Council, the Planning Commission, various

committees and he was also a long-time member of the Sheridan Historical Society. Cliff was an active member of the Knights of Columbus. His funer-al services were held on Wednesday, March 21.

Mark Your CalendarApril 4: 6:30 p.m. Planning Commission (if needed) Community RoomApril 9: 6 p.m. City Council Work Session Community RoomApril 9: 7 p.m. Regular City Council meeting Council ChambersApril 12: 6:30 p.m. Sheridan Celebrates Sheridan Rec Center April 18: 6:30 p.m. Planning Commission (if needed) Community RoomApril 21: 9 a.m. Coffee with Council Panera Bread RiverpointApril 23: 6 p.m. City Council Work Session Community RoomApril 23: 7 p.m. Regular City Council meeting Council Chambers April 23: after council meeting SRA meeting Council ChambersApril 26: 6:00 p.m. Sheridan Historical Society Studio Conf. Room, Sheridan Public Library

Sheridan News / April 2018

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With 10 years of experience creating corporate sponsorships, Wish for Wheels has been able to donate more than 30,000 bikes to children across the nation with the vast majority of bikes going to Colorado kids. This translates to a positive impact on more than 90,000 people. In 2018 alone, Wish for Wheels anticipates donating as many as 8,000 bicycles and that will only “scratch the surface of need,” according to spokesperson Chris Webster. The bikes donated by Wish for Wheels are not just cheap frames on tires. The donated bikes are Huffy Rock Its. The Huffy Corporation has been building bicycles for over 125 years with the mission to make fun safe. This mission is extended by Wish for Wheels because each donated bicycle also comes with a prop-erly fitted helmet. Wish for Wheels has a proven track record in Sheridan. Through a partnership initiated by an Alice Terry teacher, all the students in this year’s second grade received bicycles and hel-mets. Through the 2018 charity partnership, Sheridan Celebrates hopes to expand this reach to students at the Sheridan Early Childhood Center. To raise funds for this charity partnership, the Sheridan Celebrates Committee will again host the Sheridan Idol Contest in conjunction with local taverns. Watch this newsletter for con-tests in July and August with the ultimate sing off on a Saturday evening in late August. Take the chance to become the fourth Sheridan Idol! If you are not a vocalist, don’t miss your opportu-nity to back these entertaining fundraising events as an audience supporter. Additionally, keep an eye out for more exciting Sheridan Celebrates activities that will reflect the 2018 theme, “Sheridan Celebrates Trikes, Trains and Automobiles.” Stay up-to-date on everything Sheridan Celebrates by visiting the Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/SheridanCelebrates. Become informed and get involved.

— Jean Ray, Sheridan Celebrate Event Coordinator

April 2018 / Sheridan News

As we head into spring, think about your sidewalks as you plan your garden and landscaping for this year. Don’t plant so close to the sidewalk that your plants encroach on it. Trim trees and shrubs to allow people to get by and provide 13 feet of over-head height as required by code. In general, be considerate of pedestrians. Don’t park across the sidewalk. The municipal code prohibits knowingly making your sidewalk “unreasonably inconvenient” to pass. Consider how you can increase the convenience for those who use your sidewalk. If you see an unsafe sidewalk in your neighborhood, contact Code Enforcement at 303-738-1098. Besides the current renewal of our neighborhood sidewalks, the City is also exploring opportunities to add sidewalks in areas where they are absent today. — Mayor Tara Beiter-Fluhr

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Upcoming Construction: Fort Logan Neighborhood This summer the DrivingChange project team will focus on the Fort Logan neighborhood. This includes the complete reconstruction of the majority of Fort Logan area streets, with the exception of those around Habitat for Humanity. Work in the Fort Logan neighborhood is scheduled to begin in July with estimated completion in November. A public meeting will be held on Monday, June 4 for residents and business owners to learn more about the project. At the public meeting the project team will present designs, discuss estimated timelines, and will be available to answer questions. Citizens are encouraged to attend this neighborhood public meeting to become more familiar with upcoming traffic impacts, how to best access ongoing project infor-mation and learn how these changes will benefit our community. Fort Logan Neighborhood Public Meeting Save the Date: Monday, June 4, 6 – 7:30 p.m. Location: City of Sheridan Municipal Building Council Chambers, 4101 S. Federal Blvd Sheridan, CO 80110

2017 was a busy year for Sheridan Planning staff as devel-opment interest in the City increased and several planning grants were completed. Last year Sheridan received a $1.7 million GOCO Inspire Grant, staff completed and submitted a $595,000 EPA Brownfields Grant request for the South Santa Fe Business Park, and the City received $300,000 for improvements to the crossing of Lowell Boulevard at Bear Creek. As a result of keeping up with multiple projects and grants staff has had limited time to provide a planning update to City Council since August of 2017. The report below outlines all major projects, achievements, and cases from 2017, and includes current planning items which will continue into 2018.

CURRENT & COMPLETED LAND DEVELOPMENT CASES

4095 South Santa Fe Drive – Metro Express Car Wash Subdivision, Rezoning, & Comprehensive Sign Plan The owners of the Metro Express Car Wash property intend to legally plat their parcel and rezone to Sheridan’s new Mixed-Use

Commercial (MX-C) zoning district. This case was reviewed and approved by Planning Commission on December 13th, and was approved at the City Council public hearing on January 22nd. Their request for approval of a compre-hensive sign plan was approved by Planning Commission at the December 13th meeting. No immediate changes to the Metro Express property are anticipated, but the MX-C rezoning and comprehensive sign plan would allow for the inclusion of future retail space within the existing building.

2601 West Hampden Avenue – Buddhist Temple Conditional Use Permit The new owners of the multi-tenant office/retail build-ing at 2601 W. Hampden Avenue sought approval of a conditional use to allow for a Buddhist temple in the former location of Hawley’s Tavern. Their request was approved by Planning Commission on December 13th, and approved at the City Council public hearing on January 22nd. The building is currently undergoing extensive interior renova-tions to allow for new tenants and the proposed conversion of Hawley’s Tavern into worship and associated educational space.

3810 South Federal Boulevard – Frontier Mechanical Variance and Expansion The owners of Frontier Mechanical recently applied for, and received, a variance for a reduction in side and rear set-backs for their property on Federal Boulevard. Their request was approved at the Board of Adjustment’s December 5th

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City of Sheridan Planning, continued from page 3meeting. They intent to construct a new HVAC fabrication facility on the vacant east side of their property. A major subdivision of the property and a site development plan will be required for this addition.

4411 South Santa Fe Drive – Springs Automotive Dealership The former Lincoln Auto property at the corner of Natches/Santa Fe and Radcliff has been purchased by a car dealership. Springs Automotive have multiple locations in Colorado Springs and are expanding their oper-ations into the Denver market. The new owners are proposing to remodel and expand the existing building fronting Santa Fe, demolish the back building and build a new 4,500 square foot auto repair building. The prop-erty is not currently platted and will need to be platted prior to the issuance of building permits to expand square footage on the property. A full site development plan process is also required. Staff anticipates both the plat and site development applications to be submitted soon.

2101 West Quincy Avenue – Preliminary and Final Plat for Cherry Hills Village Public Works Shop On August 28th, City Council voted to approve the preliminary and final plat for the Cherry Hills Village property at 2101 W. Quincy Avenue. This property was formerly the site of Arapahoe Auto Salvage. Cherry Hills Village purchased the property in May and is currently constructing a public works shop, small office, and garages for the storage of their city’s public works equipment at this location. Construction is expected to con-tinue over the next few weeks and be completed by early spring.

Lot 32 Block 1 Boulevard Gardens Annex – Lot Line Adjustment Plat Staff is continuing to work with the owner of this property to create two single-family lots in the Goat Hill Neighborhood. The lot line adjustment plat will subdivide the current double-frontage lot into two separate lots,

one facing S. Clay Street and the other facing S. Dale Court. This will allow for the construction of one home on each lot. Lot line adjustment plats may be approved administratively, once the applicant has met all of the criteria required by the Sheridan Subdivision Code and a report has been presented to City Council. We anticipate that this plat will be completed by early spring.

4005 South Clay Street – Glaz-Tech Industries Site Development Plan Last fall, staff completed the administrative review and approval of a site development plan for 4005 S. Clay Street. The owner of this property, Glaz-Tech Industries, is currently constructing an addition to their existing manufacturing space to allow for greater on-site storage. The 31,000 square foot expansion will allow Glaz-Tech to increase their production capacity at this location and is scheduled for completion this summer.

3601 South Bryant Street – A Storage Place Plat and Site Development Plan Construction is progressing on the foundation for the new three-story, climate-controlled, indoor stor-age unit facility adjacent to the existing A Storage Place location. This project was finally approved in spring of 2017 with the approval of the final plat (a site development plan was also reviewed


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School District Superintendent Applications Reviewed The Sheridan School District Board of Education met in executive session on March 17 to review superintendent applications. The closed-door meeting was expected to be lengthy as more that 60 applications were received, according to search consultant Ray and Associates. Superintendent Michael Clough is leaving the district in June after a decade of leadership. The board is planning to select a replacement by mid-April.PERA WOES Ongoing deliberations among Colorado state lawmakers about how to address under-funding of the state’s retirement system, PERA, is being closely watched by all school districts, said Clough. A bipartisan bill currently being discussed in the legislature proposes sacrifices from retirees, all current state employees and from the govern-ment agencies that employ them. PERA is currently underfunded by at least $32 billion. Some estimates range up to $50 billion. Superintendent Clough told the board that the current proposal could cost Sheridan School District $290,539 in the first year and $411,952 in the second year. That’s the equivalent of $213 per student in the first year and $303 per student in the second year. The reduction from teacher and staff pay-checks will generate another $650,000. On average, that would represent a 3 percent cut in take-home pay. Sheridan is already facing the need to cut $600,000 in expenses from the 2018-2019 school year budget due to a drop in enrollment this year of 124 students.MILL LEVY Sheridan board members recently asked about considering an increase in the district’s property tax rate as a possible source of additional revenue, particularly in hopes of remaining competitive with teacher salaries. Superintendent Clough displayed a chart with comparisons between Sheridan’s current mill levy rate and many nearby and surrounding districts. Sheridan School District’s total mill levy rate is currently lower than 10 other Metro Denver school districts including Adams 12, Adams 14, Jefferson County, Douglas County, Westminster 50, Mapleton, Littleton, Englewood, Denver and Cherry Creek. Sheridan’s total mill levy rate is 35.259. The next highest is Adams 14 at 40.759. At the high end of all 11 school districts is Adams 12 at 63.259. The total mill levy rate is a combination of three levies—general fund, bond redemption and overrides. Sheridan’s general fund mill levy rate is the lowest in the group. “We are the best bargain for taxes in the Denver Metro area when it comes to schools,” said Superintendent Clough. At the current rate, a homeowner in Sheridan pays $253.72 each year for every $100,000 of property owned. Raising an additional $1 million in override money would cost an addi-tional $30.89 annually for every $100,000 of property value.

administratively). Construction began in fall of 2017 and will continue through the winter and spring of 2018, with an anticipated opening date in the late summer.

Habitat for Humanity – Sheridan Square Sheridan Square welcomed its first new res-idents in the June of 2017! Construction of the homes along S. Knox Ct. is nearly completed and further construction along the newly extend-ed Julian St. and along Irving St. is expect-ed to continue throughout 2018. Further details on the public input meetings for the new park at Sheridan Square can be found below.

JC’s British and 4x4 – Conditional Use Permit Construction of the addition to JC’s British and 4x4 is currently in the process of wrapping up. In February of 2017, City Council approved a con-ditional use permit to allow for a “motor vehicle repair service” to be operated at 1675 and 1631 W. Hamilton Place. The new addition is a much need-ed aesthetic improvement to the corner of Hamilton Place and Platte River Drive.

3025 West Hampden – Request for a Vacation of a Utility Easement In January of 2017, City Council approved a resolution to vacate a platted utility easement which ran across the property. The new owners, the International Union of Elevator Constructors Local #25, have since moved into the building and have been using the space as a meeting hall, office, and training center. As always, please feel free to contact us if you have any questions about the above referenced projects or if you have questions about proposed projects or existing development in the City. We can be reached via email at [email protected], [email protected] or by phone at 303-438-3307.

— Jennifer Henninger, Sheridan City Planner(Planning Dept. accomplishments will be contin-ued in the May issue)


Superintendent Clough pointed out the high mill levy over-ride rates already approved by voters in Littleton and Cherry Creek. Littleton’s mill levy override rate is 16.973. By com-parison, Sheridan’s is 4.964. If the Littleton override rate were applied in Sheridan, said Superintendent Clough, it would gen-erate an additional $4 million. SOAR – ACCOMPLISHMENT #2 Superintendent Clough took a few minutes to recognize the growth and progress at SOAR Academy, the district’s alternative school for high school students. SOAR started in 2009 in the basement at Sheridan High School but moved in 2015 to its cur-rent location at 4107 S. Federal Blvd. in the building previously occupied by the middle school. Clough recalled that the board of education supported the ongoing development and expansion of SOAR despite knowing that reaching out to students who struggle with academics might harm the district’s overall performance as measured by the state accountability system. “We knew SOAR would hurt the data,” said Superintendent Clough. “The board said of course we fol-low the dream” of reaching as many students as possible. To date, SOAR has graduated 150 students. “We should be very proud of it,” said Clough.SOAR ADMISSION PROCESS SOAR Academy principal Christian Ramaker and Sheridan High School principal Shirley Miles presented information about the process for enrolling students at SOAR. The presentation included the steps that go into evaluating students from the high school who might be a candidate for SOAR’s smaller class sizes and more personalized instruction. SOAR also enrolls students from across Metro Denver who have previously not attended any Sheridan schools. Principal Ramaker reviewed SOAR’s system for tying credits to attendance, including an appeals process that is reviewed by the entire leadership team. “We do go through a process,” said principal Miles. “And we make sure that we work with the parents every step of the way.”DISTRICT MARKETING PUSH Data and Assessment Manager Kirk Henwood is heading up in informal committee of district leadership and staff to work on a new effort to market Sheridan schools. Only in the early stages, said Henwood, the committee will meet later this week and is identifying the positive messages it wants to promote and vari-ous ways to communicate them, including social media, videos, and Spanish-language radio.SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM AUDIT An audit of the school lunch program by the Colorado Department of Education found no errors on Sheridan’s applica-tion process for students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunches. The audit reviewed 300 applications at random from

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Historic Ft. Logan Friends Winter Dinner Meeting February saw the Historic Fort Logan Friends gather for our yearly winter dinner. We met at C.B.& Potts in Highlands Ranch, and heard Capt. Everett Brailey (Nebraska Army Infantry) show and tell us about uniforms worn by soldiers in the Civil War. His wife Gena wore a typical dress worn by the women of the day, and showed us its awesome complexity – what it took, for both men and women, to outfit themselves every day back then! Have you been to the Fort Logan Museum (on 3742 W. Princeton Circle – the only house with dark green trim) lately? Well, if you haven’t, we have a new display case in the Library Room at the top of the stairs on the second floor, which has finally given us a place to display some special material. You might find it interesting. Staff Sgt. Maurice F. Lane, who served in WWII, was a Sheridan neighbor who lived just to your south, graduating from Douglas County High School in 1940. He entered the army, being inducted at Fort Logan in July 1941, and served in the European Theatre from Dec. 1943 till June 1945. He was in the Eighth Air Force, 491st Bombardment Group. Subsequently Maurice was in training on B-29s to fly in the Pacific Theatre, but did not go after the dropping of the two atom bombs over Japan. Maurice’s half-brother, Kent Brandebery, an original board member of Historic Fort Logan, donated to us Maurice’s army foot-locker full of a wide assortment of items, including his hat, a book about the 491st, and various medals plus much more. Maurice died in 2002, and is buried in the nearby Fort Logan National Cemetery. He is yet another of the many thou-sands of soldiers to whom we all owe our deepest gratitude for his service to our country. This last winter several members of the Mount Rosa chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) took on, as a service project, the sorting, researching, identifying and eventual display of the contents of Maurice’s footlocker. They wrote up Maurice’s story, and arranged his myriad artifacts in a most interesting way in the display case, giving you a good view from all three sides. Their work has brought Maurice alive to us, and will to all you visitors. Upcoming events include our annual Members’ Business meeting in early June, with election of officers and induction of new board members, to be held again at White Fence Farm. The program will relate to the history of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Department. Please come see us at our next Open House, the third Saturday of each month, from 1 to 4 p.m. We would be most

happy to welcome any of you, our long-time neighbors, as members, to share your interest in history. Visit friendsofhis-toricfortlogan.org, email [email protected] or call 303-789-3568

— Rebecca Watt - Friends of Historic Fort Logan

Sheridan Library April Events April 3: 2 - 3:30 p.m. Introduction to Cloud Computing: Have you ever heard the term “in the cloud” and wonder what that means? If you answered “yes,” this class is for you. Come find out what cloud computing is and see what it’s like to work “in the cloud.” Requires: Experience with using a web browser. April 12 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Under the Sea Crafts.: Let the sea set you free! Get inspired by the calming colors of the sea by making some “mer-mazing” crafts and a candle holder. Choose from mermaid or sea serpent-themed accessories. Teens. April 12: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Springtime Stories and Crafts: Spring has sprung and sunny days have begun. Jump into spring with fun stories and crafts. Children and Tweens. April 13: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Sesame Street Storytime: Play and learn with your favorite pals from Sesame Street®! Meet the real characters and giggle, wiggle and sing along as we explore picture books and songs together. Register online. April 17: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Stories and More: Literacy to Go: Enjoy storytime, songs and play. Leave with books and fun activities to keep learning going at home! Everyone is welcome, from grandparents to caregivers. Children 0 - 5 Register online. April 18: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Gamers Guild: Giant Games: If you like variety, then you’re in for a treat. Play a different type of game each month. This month, let’s play giant games! Tween and Teens. April 21: 2 - 3 p.m. Little Explorers Science: Life Cycles: Discover new concepts of science, engineering, math and art with your Little Explorer in this new program series. Ages 2-5 will investigate a monthly theme that combines learning and literacy. Bring your curiosity and get ready to discover, play and learn! Mark on your calendar and RSVP online for this program now. April 23: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. STEAM Series: Virtual Explorer: Come explore a new kind of world: Virtual Reality. You will create your own virtual reality scene and open the magic door to the future. STEAM—Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math—learning and fun at the library! Tweens. The Sheridan Library is located at 3425 W. Oxford Ave. For more information, call 303-542-7279.


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Art Wollenweber: A Sheridan Legacy Arthur “Art” Wayne Wollenweber was born on June 13, 1929 in Pueblo, to Paul and Elizabeth Wollenweber. The family moved to Denver and Art graduated from East High School in 1947. He played football, basketball, and baseball at East. Art started playing baseball when he was eight years old. Art got his degree from Colorado State College in 1951, which is now known as the University of Northern Colorado. Art played basketball, football, and baseball at CSC. After college Art played pro baseball with the Cardinals and White Sox organizations. He was called to serve into the military for two years. When he returned, he played for the Colorado Springs Sky Sox. Art’s pro career ended with a shoulder injury. Art met his wife Louann at CSC. They were mar-ried on September 27, 1952. Art then completed his Master’s degree. Art started teaching at Sheridan Union High School in 1956. His contract also included coaching. Over the years Art taught American Government, Social Studies, and Physical Education. Later, he became assistant principal. Art was head baseball coach at Sheridan for twenty years and would win over 300 games. He also coached other sports including football, basketball, track, and wrestling. Art started a summer baseball program with the help of John Stanfield in 1956 for Sheridan kids. This was the free program for the first few years. The ten week summer program served children from nine to eighteen. No kids were turned away. The first year start-ed out with 35 kids and the last six to seven years had 450 in atten-dance. It was mainly Sheridan children, but extended out to Littleton, and Lincoln High Schools. Sponsors included Brannan Sand and Gravel, Spencer Sporting Goods, Harmony Market, Culligan Water, and VFW Post 9644. In 1961 South Suburban Parks and Recreation

District began funding the equipment and Art’s salary. Art fought to keep the fees low at just $2.00 per player. The program lasted over fifteen years. Art received many awards while at Sheridan. He was Coach of the Year - six times, District Coach of the Year, National Coach of the Year in 1979, Athletic Director of the Year in District 7. He was inducted in the Metropolitan League Hall of Fame and the Colorado Coaches Hall of Fame. In 2015 he

was inducted into the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) Hall of Fame. Art was a stern and tough coach but he really cared about “his kids.” Art was selected as Sheridan Celebrates Grand Marshal in 2006. The theme in 2006 was “Play Ball.” Art passed away on Feb. 27, 2018. Art is survived by his wife Louann Wollenweber, his daughter Karen Wollenweber, son Art Wollenweber (Joli), son Kurt Wollenweber (Leanne), and daugth-er-in-law Tracy Hoefke. He was preceded in death by his son Marv Wollenweber. He is also survived by five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Art’s full bio is available on the Sheridan Historical Society website at www.shs-co.org.

— Sheridan Historical Society

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South Suburban Parks and Rec April Events Need a job? Check out South Suburban’s new online careers site. Join South Suburban, where work meets play! We have lots of opportunities to pursue your passion for recreation, nature, culinary and more. Check out our new Careers site at http://careers.ssprd.org/. South Suburban’s Sheridan Recreation Center offers something for everyone! Sheridan Recreation Center is a great place to work out, shoot hoops, play racquetball and push yourself to the limits in the Functional Training Room. Fitness classes include SilverSneakers Classic on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. – 12:25 p.m. And, Hatha Yoga is offered on Wednesdays from 4-5 p.m. Pickleball, which is similar to ping pong, badminton and tennis, is one of the most popular activities at the Center. The game has simple rules, and is a great way to make new friends. Pickleball is available every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8 am – 3 pm; Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. - 12 noon; and Saturdays 9 a.m. – 12 noon. No experience is necessary; join at any time! For additional information on classes and programs, call 303-761-2241 or visit us at ssprd.org. Sheridan Recreation Center is located at 3325 W. Oxford Ave. Paint-Along Studio Daytime – April 18. Paint along with others and create your own acrylic masterpiece through guided instruction. Paint on a wrapped canvas and take your finished piece home with you. All materials pro-vided. Ages 12+. Wed., April 18, 2-4 p.m. $23 Resident;$28 Nonresident. Register at ssprd.org, or call 303-347-5999. The Creativity Lab, located inside Sheridan Recreation Center, offers a variety of art materials and found objects ready to be turned into arts and crafts. Explore painting, sewing, needle and yarn crafts, jewelry making, paper-crafts and 3D and sculptural crafts. The Creativity Lab is free with admission to the Sheridan Recreation Center. Creativity Lab Family Night – April 13. Celebrate the end of the week in the Creativity Lab making a fun family project together! The April project is Family Rock Portraits. Price is for six people. Class is 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. $16 Resident; $19 Nonresident. Register at ssprd.org, or call 303.347.5999. The Creativity Lab offers Toddler Time Tuesdays from 10 a.m. – 12 noon. Ages 2-5, accompanied by an adult have the Lab to themselves! $2.25 Youth Resident; $3 Youth Nonresident (accompanying adult is free). Need a place to host your special event or party? The Center’s multipurpose art room can be rented for groups of 15 participants or more. For more info call 303-761-2241.

— Jamie DeBartolomeis, Marketing Specialist, SSPR

Art Wollenweber

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