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Upcoming HOA Meeting

Tuesday, December 3rd, 7:00 p.m.

2020 Canterbury HOA Dues - $75.00Due Date: November 1, 2019

CHOA, P.O. Box 621382, Littleton, CO 80162 or pay online at HOACanterbury.com

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Canterbury Calendar of Events

Wine Club: Monthly. 2nd Sat. @ 6:30 p.m. Tom Daniels - 720-272-0030 or Linda Daniels - 720-552-4628 for more info

Holiday Hayride: December 8th, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

For more info, see our website at HOACanterbury.com

Annual Hayride Be sure to join in the fun at the Annual Canterbury Holiday Hayride on Sunday, December 8th, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Chaucer Park. Feel free to bring goodies to share!

Area Development Planned Richmond Homes has held 2 committee meetings to discuss planned development of 11 acres off Old Coal Mine Road. Richmond said they want to offer a unique style of hous-ing options, both duplex townhomes and sin-gle family units. There is 11 acres of land with 128 proposed homes. The land is being sold by the Columbine Hills Church of the Nazarene. There are zoning questions as well as traffic concerns. The developers are required by Jefferson County to have community meetings to gather input. There will be another some-time in January. Watch for information on Next Door if you are interested in attending that meeting.

What Is Happening In Your Neighborhood?

As a commercial real estate broker, I am often asked “what is going in that vacant building” or “why are they moving all that dirt.” Well, I hope to start answering some of those questions for you. The former Taco Bell at Ken Caryl and Simms was purchased by a developer. He built an Urgent Care for a client; they have an existing lease and are paying rent on the building that they have not moved into yet. The Developer has since sold the building with the lease in place to an investor. The tenant continues to say they will open soon. The land across from King Soopers and reaching all the way to C-470 and behind Holiday Inn for a just over 80 acres of land is zoned for primarily for residential. The current ownership is registered as Denver Residential INC., a Delaware Corporation that is associated with a foreign ownership and have

no plans to develop or sell in the foreseeable future. The former Italian restaurant at the corner of Bowles and Wadsworth is going to be Oregano’s. Their web-site is www.oreganos.com. Oregano’s is a group out of Arizona. There is a new flex/retail/office building planned next to Primrose on Bowles. The brokers are working on preleasing to see how

Check Hoacanterbury.com For Details About The Holiday Lighting

Contest. Votes On The Best Decorations Will Be Collected At

The Hayride Dec 8th.

2019 Board MembersCanterbury Homeowners Association

P.O. Box 621382 • Littleton, CO 80162www.HOACanterbury.com

President: Karen Mulberry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .303-904-0199 Vice President: John Anthone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .303-717-9653Secretary: Steve Barnes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .720-289-6574Treasurer: Lou Ann Kelleher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .303-349-0612 At Large: Heather Taylor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .720-217-1315At Large: Chris Haller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .614-506-2892At Large: Charles Ignatavicius . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .505-301-6827At Large: Laura Hathaway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .303-908-7395

Contact us by email at:president@hoacanterbury.com, treasurer@hoacanterbury.com

architecture@hoacanterbury.com, covenant@hoacanterbury.comCommittees

Welcoming: Jenelle Bezdek/Natalie Cushman . . . . . . . 303-668-6970Maintenance: Tom Daniels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .720-272-0030 Architectural Control Chair: John Anthone. . . . . . . . . .303-717-9653 Covenant Control: John Anthone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .303-717-9653Website Manager: Chris Haller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .614-506-2892Events Coordinator: Laura Hathaway . . . events@hoacanterbury.comTales Editor: Sharon Brigner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .303-979-4400Tales Delivery: Barb Little . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .720-323-6589

The Canterbury Tales is published monthly by the Canterbury Homeowners Association, a non-profit homeowners association. The newsletter is distributed by block leaders.

News ArticlesThe deadline for news articles is the 15th of the month before the next month’s issue, except for the Jan. issue which is Dec. 10th. Please email news articles to the editor at sbrigner@comcast.net. All “Letters to the Editor” must be signed and include a daytime phone number in case there are any questions. Letters may be printed without the author’s name if requested.

AdvertisingThe deadline for advertisements is the 15th of the month for the next month’s issue, except for the Jan. issue which is Dec. 4th.

To place an ad, call Colorado Lasertype, 303-979-7499.Email: getinfo@coloradolasertype.com

To find ad rates and discounts, go to www.ColoradoLasertype.com

and click on the “Advertising Rates” link.Appearance of an advertisement in this publication does not

constitute a recommendation or endorsement by the publisher or the association of the goods or services offered therein. The opinions expressed in this newsletter are those of the individual authors and not of the Board of Directors of your association or the publisher. Neither the Board, publisher nor the authors intend to provide any profession-al service or opinion through this publication.

Jefferson County Contact Info Animal Control: 303-271-5070 or report to animal-control@jeffco.usFire Info Hotline (fire restrictions, fireworks): 303-271-8200Foothills Parks & Rec (Chaucer Park): 303-409-2100 or www.ifoothills.orgParking (parking problems, abandoned vehicles): 303-277-0211Road & Bridge (street/potholes, sidewalk, snow/ice issues): 303-271-5200Sheriff (non-emergency): 303-980-7300 or sheriff@jeffco.usTraffic (recurring neighborhood issues): 303-271-5677

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much interest there is before finalizing the building plans and development. At Ken Caryl and Pierce where the former Safeway was, a 7-11 and daycare are scheduled for develop-ment in 2020. They are currently looking for other national groups to join the project.

—-Heather Taylor (heather@impactcommercial.co)

Sponsor A FamilyHoliday Gift Drive Calling all generous donors to join in making the holiday season a little brighter for families. The Sponsor A Family Holiday Gift Drive serves children and families who are deal-ing with issues of child abuse and neglect and may not receive any gifts this holiday season. There are thousands of children and families in Colorado who have experienced child abuse or neglect. Help make the holidays special for them by sponsor-ing a family. Gift recipients are involved in Court Appointed Special Advocates of Jefferson and Gilpin Counties (CASA) or Jefferson County Human Services’ child welfare.There are two ways you can help: • Sign up to sponsor a child or family • Donate items especially needed at this time: gifts for

teens. Even though a child may need winter boots, he/she may also desire the latest toy or gadget. It is up to the giver what they wish to buy. The program is also accepting any general toys and gifts, especially gifts and gift cards for teens, as many children and families may not be matched with a donor. Simply fill out the Holiday Program Donor Form at https://www.jeffco.us/FormCenter/Human-Services-13/Sponsor-a-Family-this-Holiday-101 and an email will be sent with further instructions and a list of requested items. Gift drop off will take place December 6th - December 11th between 8am - 6pm at the Jefferson County Human Services Building, Cafeteria, 900 Jefferson County Pkwy Golden, CO 80401.

—https://www.jeffco.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=616

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Fire Safety with Candles With the Holiday Season upon us we would like to remind everyone to be cautious with candles. There’s a special beauty and tranquility to candles, but a lighted candle is also an open flame, and a potential fire hazard if not carefully monitored. In fact, accidental candle fires account for approximately four percent of all U.S. residential fires. A study by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission suggests that 85 percent of candle fires could be avoided if consumers followed three basic safety rules: • Never leave a burning candle unattended. • Never burn a candle on or near anything that might

catch fire. • Keep candles out of the reach of children and pets. The National Candle Association urges consumers to always follow the basic rules of fire safety when burning can-dles.Before Lighting • Before burning, always trim the wick to ¼ inch. You

can use a wick trimmer, nail clippers, or scissors. Long or crooked wicks can cause uneven burning, dripping or flaring.

• When lighting a candle, use long matches or a long-reach lighter. Keep your hair and loose clothing away from the flame.

• Always use a candleholder specifically designed for candle use. It should be heat resistant, sturdy, and large enough to contain any drips or melted wax.

• Burn candles in a well-ventilated room.

• Place the candleholder on a stable, heat-resistant sur-face. This will also help prevent possible heat damage to counters and table surfaces and prevent glass containers from cracking or breaking.

• Keep the wax pool clear of wick trimmings, matches and debris at all times.

• Avoid drafts, vents or air currents. This will help pre-vent rapid or uneven burning, sooting, and excessive dripping.

• Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations on burn time and proper use. In general, it is recommended that candles do not burn for longer than four hours and cool for at least two hours before relighting.

When Extinguishing • Use a candle snuffer to extinguish a candle. It’s the saf-

est way to prevent hot wax from splattering. • Never use water to extinguish a candle. Water can cause

the hot wax to splatter and might break a glass container. • Make sure the candle is completely out and the wick

ember is no longer glowing before leaving the room. • Don’t touch or move the candle until it has completely

cooled. • Never use a knife or sharp object to remove wax drip-

pings from a glass holder. It might scratch, weaken, or cause the glass to break upon subsequent use.

— https://candles.org/fire-safety-candles/

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Stay Connected with Adult Children Once your grown children leave home, you don’t have to become dis-tant. Many adult children still want to spend time with their parents, but obviously dinner at Chuck E. Cheese’s or a trip to the playground is out. Still, you can stay close with these ideas from The New York Times: • Take a family vacation. It’s a growing trend. A week at the beach

or in the mountains can help everyone relax and feel like part of a family again. Don’t overschedule; allow everyone some time to themselves. You might assign responsibilities like preparing meals, and everyone should pitch in to clean up.

• Visit a museum or park. A simple day trip to a local art or natural history museum can be a good chance to reconnect while learning. Similarly, a non-strenuous hike will give people the opportunity to bond over an activity.

• Go to lunch or a movie. Meeting for lunch once a month, or going to see a movie, provides for the chance to talk and share an experi-ence (as long as everyone agrees on what restaurant to go to or what movie to see).

National Safe Toys and Gifts Month In recent years, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has created a robust toy safety system, requiring testing by independent, third-party laboratories around the world, imposing some of the most strin-gent toy standards in the world, and more. These combined efforts continue to foster the confidence of American families as they prepare to shop for toys this holiday season.

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The Health Benefits of Playing cards Stress has a negative impact on everyone’s health. One way to ease the stress in your life? Play a game of cards. That’s—unsurprisingly—what Bicycle Cards advises. Here’s how playing cards with friends can help: • Conversation. A card game isn’t just about

counting up points. It’s a good path to friend-ly and lively conversations that can help you relax.

• Laughter. Conversation usually leads to laughter, which can reduce tension in your mind and body.

• Low pressure. Assuming you’re not playing high-stakes poker with your life savings on the line, a nice game of hearts or gin rummy offers entertainment without pressure. It doesn’t matter if you win or lose as long as you’re having fun.

• Brain exercise. Strategizing, keeping track of the play, and calculating your points at the end of the game helps keep your mind fresh.

• No technology. You can play blackjack on your smartphone, but a few hands of pinoch-le with friends lets you detach from technol-ogy for a while and reconnect with the rest of the world.

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Shop ’til You Drop? Just Be Careful You’re probably shopping a lot more during the holiday season, so pay attention to your safety: • Pick the right time. Shop during daylight hours, when

the mall or store won’t be too crowded. Bring a friend or family member with you for added security.

• Give yourself time. Know how long you’re going to spend on shopping, and stop well before you have to get home (or wherever you’re headed next). You’ll be less likely to rush and more likely to be careful.

National Handwashing Awareness Week Dec. 1–7. Avoid colds and flu during the winter months by following the four principles of hand awareness: Wash your hands when they are dirty and before eating; don’t cough into your hands; don’t sneeze into your hands; and above all, don’t put your fingers into your eyes, nose, or mouth.

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Financial Advice for New Grads If you’ve just graduated from college (or know somebody who has), this advice from financial experts, collected by the Nerdwallet website, can be invaluable: • Michelle Singletary, personal finance columnist for The

Washington Post: “The first day on your full-time job after graduation, sign up for the retirement workplace plan if there is one. If your job doesn’t have a retirement plan, open an investment account and get a low-cost growth index fund.”

• David Bach, author of The Automatic Millionaire (Currency): “Start young, find your ‘Latte Factor,’ invest in it—you can become rich. The Latte Factor is a meta-phor for how we spend small amounts of money on little things. That daily coffee that 5 million Americans (maybe you) will go have today at Starbucks that costs $5 a day could make you rich. Make the coffee at home for 25 cents or have the free coffee at work. Then invest the $5. Put that money into an index fund (say any S&P 500 fund).If you like Starbucks coffee, fine. Drink it and invest in the stock.”

• Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, CEO of AskTheMoney-Coach.com: “Don’t wreck your credit! Poor credit can hurt your job prospects since many employers now do credit-based employment screening to determine who to hire and pro-mote. Sadly, there are way too many opportunities for young adults to damage their credit rating: by paying bills late, overspending on credit cards, applying for too many bank or department store cards, and so on.”

Millennials Struggle to Buy their First Home Millennials planning to buy their first house are resorting to all sorts of tactics, according to the Market-Watch web-site. To fund their down payment and closing costs, 13% are dipping into their retirement savings, 14% are saving money by moving in with family or friends, and 12% are selling personal items, according to a Bankrate survey of 2,582 adults. Furthermore, millennials’ most common funding sources for home-buying include saving their own money (53%), gifts from family or friends (33%), and using a down pay-ment assistance program (33%). Here are some savvy tips for financing your first home purchase: • Leave retirement savings alone. Your 401(k) and

other retirement accounts are for your retirement. Sacrificing these should be a last resort.

• Figure out how much house you can afford. You don’t have to buy a mansion right out of the gate. Look at the monthly payment on whatever mortgage you’re considering, and make sure you can handle it along with all your other monthly expenses.

• Watch your credit report. This can help you deter-mine what kind of loan programs you’re eligible for. Doing this early in the process will let you keep your credit score healthy.

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To honor our daughter, Carley, who just graduated from the Police Academy...for anyone BUYING or SELLING a home with me in the next 90 days of this distribution...I will donate $2,000 to the DSCO Fallen Officer Fund in your name. We can honor our HEROES in so many ways. Reach out to someone who is your HERO this holiday with a special Thank You!

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Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays

Action Jackson Real Estate wishes everyone PEACE & BLESSINGS during this special season!