HRCA April 2021 Newsletter by Laura Mitchell

NEWS April 2021

SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

www.HRCAonline.org/Camps

Enjoy a summer of fun at HRCA camps! Camp HRCA will have your kids swimming, cooking, creating pottery, art, and more as part of daily activities. Each week's activities and projects are based on a new theme. Full day camp is offered for ages 5-12 as well as preschool summer enrichment for ages 3-4.

Expand your horizons and test your limits at Camp Backcountry. Explore, hike, climb, paddle, create, lead, campout, ride horses, connect, raft, and learn to love the wild around us! Our full-day, week-long camps are offered for ages 7-17. Stay active all summer with HRCA Sports Camps! From beginners, looking to try something new, to more advanced players looking to refine their skills in tennis, fencing, basketball, or volleyball we’ve got you covered! The fun doesn’t stop there. For children or adults with special needs, the Therapeutic Recreation program is hosting LEGO and Sports camps and Stride to Ride. HRCA also has a variety of Art and Educational Camps at our recreation centers all summer long. These half day camps include everything from science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) camps, to art, pottery, drama, multimedia and cooking camps - get your child involved in a diverse range of activities. For more information, check out the Summer Camp insert inside this newsletter or go online to www.HRCAonline.org/Camps. 1 pint of blood saves 3 lives!

HRCA is partnering with Vitalant to bring the Gift of Life to our community in a time of need.

EVERYDAY HEROES BLOOD DRIVE HRCA is partnering with Vitalant and UCHealth to bring the Gift of Life to our community and honor our friends and family at STEM School Highlands Ranch. Each donation Eachwill donation will include include the COVID-19 antibody testing to encourage the COVID-19 antibody testing to encourage potential potential convalescent plasma donors. Contact Vitalant convalescent plasma donors. 9:00 at 303-363-2300, a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or sign up online at www.vitalant.org/ Thursday, March 4 Northridge Recreation Center donate. Use code:10002. You can also search by 80126. 8800 Broadway • Highlands Ranch Appointments are requested, but walk-ins are also welcome. is limited. Contact Vitalant at 303-363-2300, orSpace sign up online at www.vitalant.org.

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Use event code: 10002. You can also search by 80126. Appointments are requested, but walk-ins are also welcome. Space is limited.

Thursday, May 6 • 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. • Northridge Recreation Center, 8800 Broadway

HR HISTORIC HIGHLIGHTS CLOCK TOWER Ever wonder what inspired the design for the Highlands Ranch Town Center and its clock tower looming above the spread of buildings? John Kilrow, the person behind the design, was inspired from his boyhood days in New England. Kilrow, now Senior VP of Development for Shea Properties, grew up in Rhode Island. “I went back to my roots in New England. I sat in pocket parks, saw a water fountain in a park in Newport, R.I., and a clock tower in Dorchester, Mass.” He brought back photographs of these places for design consideration. “The intent was to create a landmark and a sense of place as well as introduce a community space within a private development,” said Brian Konczak, partner with MOA Architecture, then a “lead captain” for the project, whose company did the working drawings. “The design creates a clear visual access to the heart of Town Center,” he continued. That access is via Dorchester Street that Kilrow named after Dorchester, Mass. To add a personal touch during construction, buildings were given names, such as Frederick, after a Frederick Building in Boston. Pat, the 53 foot clock tower—though not the tallest building in Highlands Ranch—is an iconic image for the community. It is named for the contractor’s superintendent.

JERRY FLANNERY CEO and General Manager Happy April showers everyone! It would be nice to have some more precipitation ahead of the warm summer temperatures and fire season wouldn’t it? We are coming up on the most active part of the year, so first remember to pay your quarterly assessment dues this month and then dust off the bike and lawn chairs and get ready for some outdoor fun!

EVENTS: April is full of fun events for you and the family! The HRCA events team continues to present Virtual programming to give people access to fun, free events like the Winter Cultural Series videos, the UCHealth Series Talks, and Happy Hours. Check the web site for the most up-to-date information on events at www.HRCAonline. org/Events. ELECTION RESULTS: Homeowners Jim Allen, John Mackowiak, and Brock Norris ran for the two open Board of Director’s seats at the March 9 Annual Meeting. The Delegates re-elected Jim Allen and Brock Norris for another two-year term.

All their service to the community is much appreciated and we look forward to working with the winners. The Delegate Election for odd and vacant districts is happening this month with a deadline date of April 27. Please take a moment to complete and return the election proxy that was mailed to applicable districts so that we can continue to have homeowner representation at our monthly meetings.

COVID-19 UPDATE: State restrictions are lessening with the continued distribution of the vaccine and other safety protocols in place. As a result, we are now able to resume our pre-COVID opening hours at Northridge. For continued updates like these and reservations for the gyms and pools visit www.HRCAonline.org/COVID.

VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH: LARRY W.: Larry is a very familiar face around TR. He began volunteering in 2015 at the suggestion of his daughter, Jaime, who worked in Therapeutic Recreation at

the time. Most of his volunteering has been with basketball, but he has also helped with Tri Camp, iCan Bike Camp, Soccer, Sports Camps, and carving pumpkins with our Thrilling Thursdays group around Halloween. Larry grew up playing a variety of sports; he enjoyed basketball, lacrosse, skiing and golf the most. Larry is originally from Philadelphia, but moved to Colorado in 1973 to attend CSU. He has called Colorado his home for almost 50 years. Larry has been retired for 5 years, but spent 40+ years in his career in the transportation field with CDOT, and as a consultant. When asked to share an interesting fact about himself, Larry said he is really enjoying being a grandpa to his 16-monthold granddaughter! His advice to people thinking about volunteering? "Give it a try, you won't regret it!" Congratulations Larry, you are our volunteer of the month!

DROUGHT CONDITIONS CREATE NEED TO SAVE WATER According to the latest drought monitor at www.droughtmonitor.unl.edu, Douglas County is currently experiencing exceptional drought conditions. When looking at Colorado, the entire state is experiencing some level of drought from moderate to exceptional conditions. Centennial Water & Sanitation District, your water and wastewater provider, is taking steps now in anticipation of a dry summer. Customers are asked to do their part as well. Start conservation planning and take steps at home to use water more efficiently. Small things can be done at home, including checking for leaks throughout the home and being patient with outdoor watering. Water budgets for outdoor irrigation begin in April. Learn more at www.centennialwater.org/water-conservation.

HRCA|Event/Weather Line 303-471-8888

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

303-471-8958 Jim Allen, Scott Lemmon, Brock Norris, Melissa Park Krystal Woodbury

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES at Eastridge 303-471-8958 9568 University Blvd. M-F: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

RECREATION CENTERS 303-791-2500

Recreation Center at Northridge 8800 Broadway Recreation Center at Eastridge 9568 University Blvd. Recreation Center at Westridge 9650 Foothills Canyon Blvd. Recreation Center at Southridge 4800 McArthur Ranch Rd.

FACILITY HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY: 6:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. SATURDAY - SUNDAY: 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

NORTHRIDGE: MONDAY - FRIDAY: 5:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. SATURDAY: 7:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. SUNDAY: 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

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VOLUNTEER SHOWCASE In honor of National Volunteer Month, HRCA would like to recognize the following volunteers for their service from May 2020 to April 2021, representing these committees: Aquatics, Architectural, Backcountry, Board of Directors, Cultural Affairs Association, Delegates, Development Review, Finance, Community Relations Ranch Hands, Scholarship Fund, Sports, Therapeutic Recreation, Tribunal, and other miscellaneous volunteer teams. Without volunteers, Highlands Ranch would not be the great place it is today. Even more importantly, these volunteers help set the direction for tomorrow. Join us in thanking and recognizing them for their outstanding contribution. Interested in volunteering? Go to www.HRCAonline.org/Volunteer. Joseph Aden Jim Allen Laurie Allred David Alpert Homar Alvarado Renee Anderson Woody Anderson Tanya Anderson Louise Ansari Laurie Atkinson Paula Bacheller Greg Banks Chris Bayee Mark Beall Stephen Besch Heather Blake Al Bonneau Barbara Borkan Susan Bremner Crystal Bryant Woody Bryant Tom Buehner Bill Buettner Karen Burch Sheila Byrnes Zell Cantrell Clinton Cave Edie Cingrani Dustin Clark Ida Cossitt-Glesner Keanan Cypher Dan DeBacco Michael Deviney Mark Dickerson Alexandra Dilley Jerry Dilley Allen Dreher Judy Dyk George Elliot Dominick Esposito Jeff Feldman Doug Flin

Sue Foppe Chris Fruchey Jonathan Fuller Keith Glenn Karen Grewell Carolyn Groom Amit Gupta Dale Hagge Tom Hall Julianne Hennings Patrick Hellner Greg Herman Justin Hill Teri Hjelmstad Kurt Huffman Elizabeth Hupka Frank Impinna Jack Jacquart Jerry Jeter Andy Jones Brice Kahler Pat Kaptain Clay Karr John Kauffman Erynn Kay Tammy Kelly Terri Kershisnik John Kilrow Roy King Todd Landgrave Sharyn Landis Abe Laydon Sue Leidolph Scott Lemmon Derek Long Steve Lunn John Mackowiak Ariel Madlambayan Linda Mallette Pattie McGuinness Grace McMahon Randy McNaughton

Rob Mierau Leslie Miller Morgan Miller Mike Millington Jennifer Mitkowski Doug Morton Andy Natalie Ginger Nixt Gerd Noebel Terry Nolan Rita Norris Brock Norris Susan O'Brien Erik Okland Steve Ormiston Melissa Park Roger Partridge Nick Paytas Al Pelkowski Larry Perkins Melanie Pierce Sue Plummer Hilary Price Libby Price Glenn Proulx Michelle Ratcliff Jean Rehnke Jerry Reichardt Judi Riley Michael Riley Jesus Rocha Jeff Rohr Connie Rosel Rebecca Rothwell Elizabeth Sable Dana Scantland Carolyn Schierholz Rob Schlenker Larry Schwartz Jim Sebben Rusty Shaffer Suma Shamasundar

Al Shelbourn Amy Sherman Aldis Sides Sidney Simonson Scott Smallwood Melissa Smessaert Nancy Smith William Smith Bill Smith Deborah Spicer Jason Spiller Tony Spurlock Brad Staver Rachel Stephens Archie Stephens Grethe Stem Joe Stewart Elizabeth Strock Lora Thomas Steve Trolinger Dave Vasquez Dawn Vaughn Rolands Vilums Bryan Walsh Larry Warner Monica Wasden Ron Welk Karie Westphal Mikell Wilcox Don Woodland Mike Woodland Jim Worley

OUTDOOR LIGHTING Recently, the HRCA Board of Directors, Delegates, Committee Members, members of the Association, and community partners had the opportunity to hear from members of the International Dark Sky-Association Colorado Chapter (IDA). The mission of IDA is to preserve and protect the nighttime environment and our heritage of dark skies through environmentally responsible outdoor lighting. There are simple changes all homeowners can make to let the night sky be the star, instead of street lights and lights on the exterior of homes. • Are your lights on timers or motiondetectors? This helps to ensure lights are turned off or dimmed when not needed. • Are you using high wattage light bulbs? Look for bulbs that will illuminate just the area in need, and not cast light well beyond the intended area. These are two things you can do to help celebrate International Dark Sky Week, which is April 5 - 12. Be a good neighbor and steward of the environment and turn off or adjust your outdoor lighting! For more information and ideas, visit the International Dark Sky Association at www.darksky.org. And if you haven’t removed your holiday lighting- now is the time! Per the Residential Improvement Guidelines, all holiday lighting needs to be removed within 30 days after the holiday season.

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RANCH UPDATES & EVENTS Annual Meeting of Members HRCA POTTERY SALE Come find a unique gift for Mother's Day, or a special piece for yourself at this tri-annual pottery sale. These pieces are created by our HRCA pottery students. Items on display in the lobby at the Southridge Rec Center. Credit cards are accepted. Monday, April 26 • Southridge Rec Center, 4800 McArthur Ranch Rd • 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

The Annual Meeting of Members will be on Tuesday, April 27 from 4:00 - 4:30 p.m. at the Recreation Center at Eastridge. At this meeting homeowners wishing to vote in person can submit their ballots to elect their district representatives for a two-year term. Please keep an eye on the website calendar in case this meeting is moved to virtual. Homeowners can also cast their votes by sending in the proxy that is mailed to their home residence ahead of time. This year delegates in odd-numbered districts and non-sub associations without a current delegate are up for election. No other business is scheduled to come before this meeting. For more information contact Annie Vincent at annie.vincent@hrcaonline.org.

NOTICE: Proxy forms are being mailed to homes. Please help save HRCA a future expense by making sure they are sent back by April 27 via email, in person, mailed or faxed. Details are on the form. Thank you!

Interested in taking a pottery class? Go to the web site at www.HRCAonline.org/ Pottery or contract Alecia at alecia.hindman@hrcaonline.org or call 303-471-8853.

HRCA VIRTUAL JOB FAIR 2021 CALLING ALL VENDORS FOR THE COMMUNITY TRUNK SALE! We’re taking the Spring Bazaar outdoors for a socially distant trunk sale in the Eastridge Parking Lot! HRCA will host a one-stop shop with a parking lot full of vendors ready to sell their crafts. There will be a great selection of items all in one place, so stop by for some shopping. If you are interested in being a vendor, please fill out an application online at www.HRCAonline.org/Vendors. Space is limited. The cost is $40 and PreRegistration is required. • Saturday, May 22 • 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. • Eastridge Pool Parking Lot, 9568 University Blvd, Highlands Ranch, CO • $40 for a booth space (PreRegistration Only) • FREE to attend

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The HRCA will be hosting a Virtual Job Fair on Wednesday, April 7, from 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. for positions open today and summer employment. OPEN POSITIONS INCLUDE: • Guest Services

• Nature Camp Counselor

• Lifeguard

• Equine Leader

• Summer Camp Leader

• Cooking Instructor

• Before and After Camp Counselor

• Children’s Instructor

• Backcountry Preschool Program Instructor

• Preschool Teacher

• Horse Camp Counselor

• Swim Coach

• Swim Instructor

• Art Camp Counselor Submit your HRCA application and register for a Job Fair interview. To view all open positions and for more information on the Virtual Job Fair go to www.HRCAonline.org/Jobs

We are working diligently to provide a clean, safe environment for you, but with all things related to COVID-19 there is inherent risk. It is up to you to choose to use the HRCA amenities, knowing that you assume risk when gathering with other people and visiting other facilities.

UPCOMING EVENTS FARMERS' MARKET OPENING APRIL 4 Each summer HRCA partners with the Metro Denver Farmers' Market to bring one of the finest farmers’ markets into Highlands Ranch. Early on the market offers flowers and non-produce products. As summer progresses, the market explodes with Colorado’s bounty. You will be sure to find treasures!

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Sundays, April 11 - October 31 • 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. • Town Center South

VIRTUAL HAPPY HOUR BEVERAGE TASTINGS

Tired of the same old drink? Join the HRCA and Davidsons Beer, Wine & Spirits virtually for our Highlands Ranch Happy Hour Series! This series has something for everyone's taste buds - beer, wine, and spirits! While our in-person tastings are canceled for now, we hope to bring some of your favorites to you at home! Only one ticket needed per household. This online event is free, but make sure to come prepared with all the irtual HIGHLANDS RANCH ingredients needed to follow along! Shopping lists can be found on our web site at www.HRCAonline.org/ HappyHour. All tastings begin at 6:00 p.m. MST. DATES: April 1: Spring Spritzers with Decoy Wine April 15: Derby Party with Woodford Reserve!

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HOOKED ON FISHING Get your little ones Hooked on Fishing! The Highlands Ranch Cultural Affairs Association, Highlands Ranch Metro District, and the Colorado Division of Wildlife are excited to come together to teach the basics of fishing. Experts from the Division of Wildlife will teach children the basics of catch and release fishing and casting, then it is off to the pond to fish! All supplies are included and each child will take home a fishing pole for future catches! There are two sessions to choose from, class will run rain, snow, or shine. Purchase tickets online at www. HRCAonline.org/Tickets. • Saturday, May 15 • 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. • Fly’n B Park, 2910 Plaza Dr, Highlands Ranch, CO • $11 in advance, $15 at the door, if not sold out • Recommended ages: 6 -11 • Parent must stay with child.

VIRTUAL MASTERCLASS: TIKI COCKTAILS WITH FLOR DE CAÑA This year, our Tiki Cocktails event goes virtual with a Virtual Masterclass featuring Flor de Caña Rum and fan favorite, Davidsons alum, Chris Motley! Join us for an exotic and mysterious journey through the world of Tiki Cocktails and Rum. The event will feature the history and rum of Flor de Caña, a cocktail making class by Chris Motley, and a brief look into tiki history. Come experience why the world of Tiki Cocktails is America’s longest-running cocktail craze. We also will have the pleasure to have Flor de Caña's Global Ambassador, Mauricio Solórzano, join us from the beautiful country of Nicaragua! This class is limited to 50 participants. Must be 21+ to participate in this event/tasting. For more information visit the web site at www.HRCAonline.org/Tiki. Ticket price includes a kit with all the items needed to create the following tiki cocktails: • Menehune Juice • Mr. Bali Hai • Hand Shaken Daquiri • Jungle Bird Thursday, May 13 • 6:00 p.m. • Location: Zoom • Tickets: $38

Purchase tickets online at www.HRCAonline.org/Tickets. All tickets are subject to service fees.

UPCOMING EVENTS - MAY 6

Blood Drive

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Farmers Market (Sundays only)

Mother's Day 5K

Virtual Masterclass-

Tiki Cocktails with Flor de Caña

Hooked on Fishing

Culture on the Green

Community Trunk Sale

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

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CYCLE STRENGTH CLASSES NOW AVAILABLE! HRCA is proud to now offer Cycle Strength drop-in fitness classes. Cycle Strength classes are the perfect combination of cardio and strength to help you get a true full-body workout. Enjoy segments on the bikes with traditional cycle drills accompanied by strength circuits off the bike to compliment your cardio. MyZone heart rate technology is available in our beautifully sunlit cycle studio at Westridge for those who want to track their heart rate and get immediate feedback throughout class. Mix up your workout and give Cycle Strength classes a try today by registering at www.HRCAonline.org/Fitness.

CLASSES, CAMPS & ACTIVITIES Therapeutic Recreation Program Stride to Ride Bike Camp (ages 5 & older). Stride into summertime in style with our Strider Bike camp! Get ready for a summer of outdoor family fun by enrolling your child in our week-long after school camp. The program is dedicated to teaching individuals of all abilities two-wheeled balance, coordination, and confidence for a lifetime of riding adventures. “Each day was a terrific set of activities to provide an easy natural progression of skill. Our son felt so proud of himself and has enjoyed riding his new bike ever since!” (2020 camper family). For more information, please call 303-471-7043 or email summer.aden@hrcaonline.org. Southridge; Gym • Price: $210/ $242 (includes the cost of a STRIDER Balance Bike to take home!) • M-F, 04/26/21 - 04/30/21 • 5:15 - 6:15 p.m.

Junior Team Tennis Registration Now Open HRCA is excited to begin registration for the 2021 season of Junior Team Tennis! The program includes two weekly afternoon practices on Wednesdays and Fridays beginning on June 2, and one weekly competitive match beginning on Monday, June 7. The season is six weeks long and concludes with State Championships for qualifying teams. Teams are comprised of three or more players and are grouped by age and playing ability. Don’t delay, sign up today! For more information, please contact Marianne McCauley at mmccauley@hrcaonline.org or call 303-471-8940.

2021 HR Race Series

HRCA SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS Are your kids itching to get back in the game? Are they looking to try out some individual sports? Wanting your kids to learn lifetime sports? HRCA has you covered! From basketball to volleyball, fencing to golf, we have a camp for you! All camps are taught by experienced instructors with extensive sports backgrounds. From a former fencing Olympic gold medalist to a top high school basketball coach, we have it all! These camps are sure to keep your child entertained, socialized, and having fun. For more information, please contact Lisa Sheley at lisa.sheley@hrcaonline.org or 303-471-8838.

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With a successful St. Patrick’s Day 5K in the rearview mirror, the Race Series looks ahead towards the Mother’s Day 5K on May 8. Bring the whole family and join us for a lap around the historic Highlands Ranch Mansion, followed by family fun and a to-go pancake breakfast. Sign up now to take advantage of discounted early-bird pricing! www.HRraceseries.org.

Why Private Swim Lessons? • Are you a homeschool family or have preschoolers with daytime availability? • Do you have a swimmer needing extra help on a particular skill? • Looking for a competitive edge for swim team? • Are you an adult looking to add swimming to your fitness routine? Private swim lessons are available year round for ages 3 to adult for both learn to swim and coached & competitive swimmers. Visit www.HRCAonline.org/SwimPrivates TODAY to request your private lessons. Need more info? Call 720-348-8220.

CLASSES, CAMPS & ACTIVITIES All our classes and workshops strictly follow COVID capacity requirements as well as enforce spread prevention measures like required mask use, frequent hand washing, and distanced workstations.

Art in April Consider enrolling yourself in an art class this month! For the creative one, we are focusing on Springing forward! Try our beginning Drawing class for adults on Wednesday afternoons from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. or Creating Collages on Mondays from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Check out our Knitting class as well which runs on Fridays or join our Zen Doodle class that runs on Tuesdays from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. If getting your hands, a little dirty is of interest to you, consider one of our pottery classes for adults. Multiple levels of Hand Building and Wheel classes run on multiple days and times during the week. The Pottery studio is a wonderful community art space, and we are excited to welcome new students to the craft! Adult art and pottery classes fill quickly, so be sure to add yourself to the waitlist. We often open more spots or create new classes that meet your scheduling needs. So, grab a friend and try out one of these creative classes this month! For more information, please email alecia.hindman@hrcaonline.org or visit our web site at www.HRCAonline. org/Art.

Jump, Flip, and Reach for the Stars! With Spring well under way, now is a wonderful time to introduce a new activity to your child or help them get back into one they might have left behind during COVID. March 29 begins a new session of gymnastics at our partner location, Active Athletics. These classes help your child with increased flexibility, improved motor skill development, improved concentration, developed attention and strength. Classes run at a variety of times throughout the week to meet busy family schedules. Join this community to be healthy, fit, and active. For more information, email Hgoetz@hrcaonline.org.

CREATIVE KIDS This month, as Spring blooms, enroll your 18 month-5-year-old in one of our Creative Kids classes. For the itty bitty’s, Toddler and Me classes will focus on Gardening. These classes run on Friday mornings, and are a great place to meet other moms! Squirrels and Butterflies are the themes in our Sibling Rivalry class on Thursdays from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Rainbows, Bugs, and Zoo Animals are our Kreative Kids classes on Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. for children ages 3-5. 2 Times the Fun’s theme is Kites and classes are Mondays from 10:30 a.m. - Noon. Stepping Stones, a Preschool Prep class for children ages 2½-3½ runs on Thursdays from 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. and the theme is Things That Go. These wonderful programs are taught by caring teachers out of our Westridge facility. For more information, please email Hgoetz@hrcaonline.org.

Three Backcountry Programs to Try in April Saddle Club, Starts April 5 (Ages 7-14): Trade schoolbooks for riding boots at Saddle Club: a new, 4-week, after-school, horse-focused class will teach new skills each week. We'll work through groundwork (safety, grooming, breeds, anatomy), Western riding, English riding, and health care. This small-group class will evolve as the participants master their new equine know-how.

Astro Viewing - Lyrids Meteor Shower, April 21 (All Ages): Grab a seat at Base Camp for an interstellar show uninterrupted by city lights! As the night sky becomes the stage for these unique astrological events, get an insider scoop on what’s happening above from a local

astronomer and peek through a telescope. Bring along snacks and drinks and we’ll have a campfire and s’mores!

Fairy & Gnome Homes, April 24 (Ages 7-10): Make a home-sweet-home for a little fairy or gnome. These creatures frequent the Backcountry when the kids go home, and your child can help us build a tiny neighborhood just for them in our Enchanted Forest. We'll use sticks and stones along with extra building materials fit just for fairies and gnome homes. Kids will also make a fairy wand or wizard staff craft to take home. For details and registration, head to www.HRCAonline.org/Backcountry.

WANTED: BACKCOUNTRY WILDERNESS AREA VOLUNTEERS It's Earth Month and we're looking for regular volunteers in the Backcountry Wilderness Area! Get trained to help with trail maintenance, horse care, corral cleanups, goat walking, property work, and more! For details, visit www.HRCAonline.org/ BWAVolunteer.

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PRESORTED STANDARD US POSTAGE PAID HIGHLANDS RANCH CO PERMIT #170

9568 University Boulevard, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126

FACILITY CLOSURES April 3

Eastridge-closed for Easter Egg Drive Thru (Programs already scheduled will continue as planned)

April 4

All recreation centers - Easter holiday

April 5-10

Westridge Recreation Center Annual Maintenance

Check the web site for the most up-to-date closure information.

Postmaster: Time Sensitive Material. Please deliver by 3/31/21

Community Partners 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).

APRIL EVENTS

For event details, see page 5 or visit www.HRCAonline.org. April 1

Happy Hour Tasting Series- TBD

April 3

The Great Easter Egg Roll Thru

April 4-25

Farmers' Market (Sundays only)

April 12

Board Working Session* 5:30 p.m.

April 15

Happy Hour Tasting Series- Derby Party with Woodford Reserve!

April 20

Delegate & Board Meeting* 5:30 p.m.

April 26

Pottery Sale at Southridge

* These meetings are open to our members.