The HrCA Finance Committee and staff are working on the 2012 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 18. A final budget

will be adopted at the November Board of Directors meeting.

S p o o k y H a l l o w e e n F u n Halloween is a very popular season for ghouls and goblins of all ages, and the HrCA has

activities for everyone.

A ghostly night of fun is in store for the adults in the family. The HrCA presents scare on

the square, a perfect pre-party to your Halloween festivities! Join us october 28, 6:00 - 9:00

p.m. as we celebrate Halloween with live music, classic horror films, games for adults, and

dancing to Michael Jackson’s Thriller. Dress up in your scariest costume and enjoy an evening

out. Admission is free and soda, snacks, beer, and Jell-o shots will be available for purchase.

A Halloween celebration isn’t complete without Michael Jackson’s Thriller dance! So come

learn the famous dance in time for Halloween and Scare on the Square! Sign up for the

series of four classes in october, Thursdays, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. at Eastridge; Activity # 561009.

A sweet family holiday activity is trick-or-treat street on Saturday, october 29. Children

under 12 are invited to come in costume with trick-or-treat bag in hand. Local businesses

provide treats for all the “little ghosts and goblins!” Each family may pick a pumpkin from the

pumpkin patch while supplies last.

Families may enjoy a Haunted Hayride on october 28 and 29 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 events, visit www.HrCAonline.org/events or call 303-791-2500.

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Get 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. No

appointment is necessary, just

drop in.

Shots will be available on

Tuesday, october 4, 10:00 a.m.

- 2:00 p.m. and 3:30 - 6:30 p.m.

at the recreation Center at

Eastridge in the Community

room.

Cost for the flu shot is $20.

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

9568 university Blvd.

303-791-8958

RECREATION FACILITIES

303-791-2500

recreation center at Northridge

8801 Broadway

facility Hours: M-f 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

sa. & su: 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

recreation center at eastridge

9568 university Blvd.

facility Hours: M-f 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

sa: 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

su: 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

recreation center at Westridge

9650 foothills canyon Blvd.

facility Hours: M-f 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

sa: 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

su: 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

recreation center at southridge

4800 Mcarthur ranch rd.

facility Hours: M-f 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

sa: 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

su: 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

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Fyi | QuArTErLy ASSESSMENTSFourth Quarter Assessments are due october 1. Should you have any questions regarding your account or need to make an address change, please call 303-791-8958. The HrCA encourages the use of the direct debit program to pay your quarterly dues. Save time, postage, and assure that your payment is never late. Please visit www.HrCAonline.org for more information.

THE HrCA DrAFT 2012 BuDGET – The HrCA staff and

Finance Committee are now reviewing draft budget proposals

for 2012. The Finance Committee members are volunteers with

financial backgrounds in a number of areas. The committee makes recommendations to the

Board of Directors regarding HrCA’s financial statements and annual budgets. In october,

the Draft 2012 HrCA Budget will be presented to the recreation Advisory Committee,

which is comprised of our District Delegates. The Board of Directors will consider the

budget recommendations and adopt a budget at the November Board Meeting.

BACKCouNTry WILDErNESS ArEA – As our seasons change don’t miss out on the

great opportunities to visit the trail systems, and participate in one of the many hikes or

activities that happen during the fall in the Backcountry. This property is an amazing asset to

Highlands ranch. Please observe all signage for your safety and the protection of wildlife and

the preservation of their habitat.

CoVENANT CoNTroL – Members often ask our Covenant Compliance and Assistance

staff what gives HrCA the right to enforce covenants in the community. In 1981, the

original developer of Highlands ranch recorded in the public records of Douglas County,

a document called the Community “Declaration” for Highlands ranch Community

Association, Inc.

The Declaration imposes a number of restrictions and conditions on all property and

property owners in Highlands ranch and gives the HrCA the right to enforce the

restrictions, and to adopt bylaws and rules and regulations for the governance of HrCA and

the use of property in Highlands ranch.

Every owner of a lot in Highlands ranch is a member of Highlands ranch Community

Association, Inc. When purchasing a home in Highlands ranch (accepting title to real

property), the owner agrees to be bound by the terms of the Declaration and you have

contractually agreed to all of those terms, conditions and restrictions.

FIND uS oN THE MAP – All of our HrCA programs and events are located with in

the boundaries of Highlands ranch, but we often take for granted that residents know

the location of the mansion, Town Center, or Civic Green Park. our web site is the

most accurate and complete source of information for all our programs and events. Each

program will have the address, and a map to the location.

Check our web site often to find out what is happening in your home town.

LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE

As we head into fall, the days

get shorter and dryer while the

temperatures remain warm. our

landscape still needs our attention

with regular watering per your

water budget, mowing and weed

treatment. Make sure you give your

lawn the nutrients it needs before

the snow flies so it revives next

spring with vigor.

We are noticing many dead and

dying aspen trees as we drive

through the community. Please

remove these trees now so they

don’t become a hazard in our winter

storms. If you receive a letter from

our Covenant Compliance and

Assistance Department asking you

to remove a dead tree or trees,

please make arrangements to have

it taken care of and give us a call at

303-471-8821 to let us know your

plan.

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Hrca VoluNteer of tHe MoNtH

Gordon Von Stroh – Gordon Von Stroh is an active

professional, educator, and community volunteer who has

devoted a good portion of his life to giving back to the

community with his knowledge, time, and heart. Gordon has

chaired the HrCA Development review Committee for

more than 20 years, providing indelible wisdom and profound

expertise in the field of commercial development. Gordon finds the Highlands ranch

community a truly outstanding place to live and remains a supporter of its continued

growth and development.

VoLuNTEErIshowcaseDeleGate of tHe MoNtH

Caroline Smith – Caroline has volunteered for HrCA for 14

years; 13 years as the delegate for District 61. She said she

likes to volunteer because “Highlands ranch does so much

for all of us and I like to give something back.”

Caroline said, “No matter how old you are, where you are

from, or what you like to do, you can find it all right here in

Highlands ranch. Help the library by reading to children; drive older folks who need

a helping hand; increase your athletic skills in our four modern recreation centers;

and, of course, attend our Senior Club activities and our remarkable Historical Society

programs. Come to Highlands ranch…we’ve have it all!”

B O a R D U p D a T e SBoarD MotioNs The September Board Meeting Motions are available at www.HrCAonline.org.

reDistrictiNG coMMittee

The Board is looking to seat a redistricting Committee to reviewing the

governing documents to determine the procedures and feasibility of modifying

the boundaries of the delegate districts to make the delegate districts relatively

more equal in size by number of lots represented by each delegate district, and

if redistricting is not desirable or feasible to identify potential alternatives to

substantially equalize the voting power of the delegates. Interested applicants,

please send a cover letter indicating interest in serving on this committee, a

resume profiling your career expertise, committee application, and review and

sign the Conflict of Interest Policy to Carole.Pantoja@hrcaonline.org. Forms are

available on web site, see Community News on the home page.

HoA news

O N L i N e R e g i S T R a T i O Nonline registration is a quick, convenient way to register for upcoming fall classes and

programs. you can see the entire Activity Guide on the web site at www.HrCAonline.org/

activityguide or you can shop for classes directly through the online registration portal.

The online registration system will be upgraded on october 25, making it even easier to

navigate. Visit www.HrCAonline.org and click the online registration tab to log in. For

online registration support, call 303-471-8858 or email registration@hrcaonline.org.

B a c k c O U N T R y W i L D e R N e S S a R e aPrePariNG for tHe fall seasoN

The autumn is the best time to be outdoors, so join us for a family

Backcountry hike or a hay ride stopping for hot chocolate and

marshmallows at a warm campfire. Kids, 9-15 years old, can get out

during fall break with the Wilderness Adventure Series scheduled

october 17-21, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. To sign up for these

programs call 303-471-7078 or email eric.grover@hrcaonline.org.

Get your end-of-season archery practice in before sundown on Monday, october 31 when

the Backcountry archery range closes for the winter. Join us for archery lessons in october.

Archery for Fun & Family is only $55 for the entire family. The range closes November -

March to minimize the disturbance to the deer herd during their mating and the elk herd

during the winter season.

T H e R a p e U T i c R e c F U N D R a i S e RDonate your gently used items to our upcoming HrCA Indoor Garage Sale to benefit the

HrCA Therapeutic recreation program for kids with special needs. Drop off items at the

Southridge Member Services Desk on September 16, 26, october 4, 12, & 14. Then, come

shop the garage sale on Saturday, october 15, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Eastridge. For more

information, contact 303-471-7043 or Summer.Aden@hrcaonline.org.

z U M B a T H O N p a R T y i N p i N k F O R B R e a S T c a N c e R a W a R e N e S S Wear your pink and join Zumba instructors on october 22, 11:00 a.m. -

12:30 p.m. at Northridge, to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer

research. Zumba Fitness has teamed with the Susan G. Komen Foundation

to raise funds for research globally, and the HrCA will donate 100% of

its proceeds to this cause from this october event. Partygoers can obtain tickets at any

registration desk at any recreation center for $10. Also available the day of the event will

be Zumbawear Party in Pink clothing and other local vendors. Call 303-471-8851 for

more information.

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a R T e N c O U N T e R S p e O p L e ’ S c H O i c e a W a R D The Highlands ranch Cultural

Affairs Association is a participant

in the Art Encounters year-long

rotating outdoor sculpture exhibit

in Highlands ranch, Lone Tree,

Castle rock, and Parker. Each year

the public is encouraged to visit all

the sculptures and vote for their

favorite. The winner for 2010-2011

was announced at a reception on

August 28 in Parker. The winner

was Mark Castator for his piece

entitled Tower of Cumae. Mark said,

“It is so encouraging to see smaller

communities coming together to

support the arts. These programs

can start small and then suddenly

take on a life of their own; bringing

so much back to the community and

the artists.”

Be a part of this year’s People’s

Choice selection by visiting www.

HrCAonline.org/artencounters. Find

the locations of the sculptures, visit

them, and vote!

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uPCoMINGIevents

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

• Farmers’ Market & Street Market – Every Sunday through october 30, 10:00 a.m.

- 2:00 p.m., Town Center South. This open air market features breads, fruits,

vegetables, antiques, jewelry, and more all season long!

• Paper Shred – Saturday, october 15, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m., Town Center North,

Kaiser Permanente Lot. Suggested donation of $10 to benefit the Highlands

ranch Cultural Affairs Association. Limit of three bags or small boxes of

residential, confidential paper. No trash please.

• Jewelry & Holiday Gift Fair – Saturday, November 5, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.,

Eastridge. Venders, get your applications submitted soon while there are still a

few spaces available.

• Nutcracker Highlights – Friday & Saturday, November 18 & 19, Southridge.

Tickets on sale now. These shows sell out every year, so get your tickets today.

fall craft sHoW This two-day show features items that are lovingly

handcrafted by the artists. Items include jewelry, bath

products, pottery, wooden crafts, floral arrangements,

wreaths, baby and children’s articles, hand-knit scarves,

shawls, afghans, and a multitude of other objects of art and

apparel. The Fall Craft Show is the perfect place to find

unique, one-of-a-kind, handcrafted gifts.

Saturday & Sunday, October 8 & 9 • 9:00 - 5:00 p.m. • Eastridge • Free

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

Everyone loves a good laugh! So,

join us for a magic show that is

fun and in good taste, featuring

the mischievousness, mysterious,

and often times zany original magic

of Dennis Michael. This highly

interactive magic show is unlike

anything you’ve ever seen before.

you’ll see Dennis’ signature magic

effects, that can’t be seen anywhere

else. He is an inventor of magic and

presenter of original magic routines.

For example he has developed a

unique twist on the “classic straight

jacket escape” making it a comedy

routine that is as funny as it is

amazing. He has many more tricks

with off-the-wall quality, featuring

impossible surprise endings that

audiences talk about for days!

“The magic is in the laughter!”

recommended for all ages.

Saturday, October 1 • 7:00 - 8:00

p.m. • Tickets are $7 members;

$10 program guests; and $10 day

of event if not sold out.

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!” Search

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

space to sell treasures of your own at the HrCA’s annual

Indoor Garage Sale. Pre-registration is recommended to

reserve a booth. Applications are at www.HrCAonline.

org/events. Come early to find the best deals!

Saturday, October 15 • 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. • Eastridge

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

out) • Free and open to the public

H R c a T R i a T H L e T e c O a c H W i N S N a T i O N a L c H a M p i O N S H i p

Susan Williams, 2004 olympic bronze medalist, claimed victory

in the 2011 uSA Triathlon Age Group National Championship

in Burlington, Vermont. Nearly 1,900 athletes completed in the

olympic-distance event. Susan coaches the HrCA Triathlete Swim

Program on Tuesday and Thursday, 5:45 - 7:00 a.m. at Northridge.

For more information on HrCA adult swim programs contact 303-

471-8942 or kcornelison@hrcaonline.org.

S W i M M i N g F O R F i T N e S S & F U N !free DroP-iN class – saVe $10 The HrCA offers quality coached adult

programs for all skill levels year round. Swimming is a great way to keep in shape! Drop in

and try one class for free in october, a $10 value. Fun and fitness while making new friends

is a combination that can’t be beat. For more information, see the current Activity Guide, call

303-471-8942, or email kcornelison@hrcaonline.org.

F a L L B R e a k c a M p SfalcoNs sPorts caMP This camp offers the perfect opportunity for ages 7-12

to explore a wide variety of sports on october 17-21, 10:00 - 2:00 p.m. at Westridge

Turf. $125 Members, $150 Guests. Sign up for more than one Falcon Sports Camp

session, or multiple family members, and receive $25 off the total price!

BasketBall HooPs caMP Learn basic basketball FuNdamentals through

teaching progressions, drills, contests, and games on october 10-14 & 17-21, 9:00 - noon at

Eastridge. $125 Members, $150 Guests.

M O U N T a i N B i k i N g & T R a i L R a c i N gCome join the Highlands ranch race Series for the 2nd annual Fall Mountain Bike race series.

races are throughout october. Also, don’t forget the The Wildcat Mountain 5, 10, and 20

mile trail run is a 100% natural surface trail run on Douglas County and Highlands ranch

Community Association trails featuring magnificent views of the Front range. For more

information, visit www.highlandsranchraceseries.com.

O N e - D a y T e N N i S T O U R N a M e N T SPlay a doubles tournament in three hours! The HrCA’s very popular one-Day Tourna-

ments begin on october 2. All tournaments are played on Sundays from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. at

Northridge. Choose the correct level and sign up with your doubles partner to keep your

game sharp this fall and winter. Call 303-471-8940 for more information regarding specific

dates for ability levels or to register. Price is $30 Members, $36 Guests per team.

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eastoN J iu J itsu oPeN

House

Easton Brazilian Jiu Jitsu will host

a FrEE open house on Saturday,

october 15, 1:00 - 3:45 p.m., at

Southridge. Jiu Jitsu is a form of

martial arts that focuses on ground

grappling or wrestling. Students are

taught the skills that allow them

to safely practice and develop in

an open environment. Visit www.

HrCAonline.org/martialarts for

our fall schedule and all FrEE open

house dates.

yoGa for HiGH scHool

atHletes

This specialty yoga class takes place

before the school day starts at

5:45 a.m. on Tuesday and Thursday

mornings at Westridge in the Hawk

room. This important class helps

athletes strengthen core muscles,

improve alignment, and increase

flexibility. you do not need to be a

High School athlete to participate.

All are welcome.

Call 303-471-8851 for more fitness

or martial arts information.

rECrEATIoNIsports & fitness

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F o u r t H a n n u a l J o n d . w i l l i a m S C o t i l l i o n

a r t, C o o k i n g , & d a n C e F o r a d u lt S

our 4th season with Jon D. Williams and the Cotillion program

begins october 30. These wildly popular and fun classes give kids a

chance to spend time with peers from their school, learn important

social etiquette, and even practice a toe-tapping step or two! Prizes,

giveaways, and a fun opportunity await children grades 4-5 on

Sundays, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. and for grades 6-8 on Sundays,

6:45 - 8:15 p.m. Third graders are invited

for a one-night class on November 6

from 4:00 - 4:45 p.m. All programs are

at Southridge. To register or for more

information, visit www.cotillion.com or

call 303-471-8880.

october ushers in some wonderful opportunities to stretch

your creative self and try some classes for adults only. Beginning

Watercolor begins on october 4 from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m., Ceramic

Lanterns begins october 7 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., and Jewelry Making

Basics begins october 27 from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. All of these classes

are at Southridge. If getting in the kitchen sounds more your style,

try our Vegetarian Cooking class on october 8, 9:00 a.m. - noon at

Southridge. For those of you who really want to get into the holiday

season, try enrolling in our Thriller Dance that begins october 6 from

5:00 - 6:00 p.m. at Eastridge. Whatever suits your interests, now is

the time to head inside away from the cooling fall air and warm up by

getting your creative juices flowing. For more information, call

303-471-8853.

Believe it or not, fall break is just around

the corner! Do you know what you

plan to do with your kids? The HrCA is

offering a wide variety of camps the weeks

of october 10-14 and october 17-21.

With a variety of full- and half-day

program options, you can find anything from cooking to dance,

Lego® classes to day camp. The options are limitless! Check out all

the fall break programs at www.HrCAonline.org/youthAdult and

select Specialty Camps.

Camps at Southridge:

Day Camp: oct 10-14 & 17-21, 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., ages 5-12

Fall Break Chef’s Camp: oct 17-21, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., ages 7-13

Fall Break Dance Camp: oct 17-21, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., ages 5-7

Camps at Eastridge:

Handwriting Without Tears: oct 10-17, 12:30 - 1:40 p.m., ages 3-4

& 1:45-2:55 p.m., ages 5-7.

Jedi Engineering with LEGo®: oct 17-21, 9:00 a.m. - noon, ages 5-7.

Engineering FuNdamentals with LEGo®: oct 17-21, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.,

ages 7-11.

Fa l l B r e a k H a p p e n i n g S – F u l l & H a l F d ay C a m p S

october brings hauntingly fun classes for children 3-6 years old.

Don’t miss these great programs including Monster Bash, Haunted

Mansion, and Halloween Party on Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. -12:30

p.m. at Eastridge. or, try Spooktakular Halloween Party on Friday

october 28 from 9:30 a.m. - noon at Eastridge. If Thursdays

work better for you, consider 1313 Dead End Drive on Thursday

october 27 from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. at Eastridge. your child will

have fun making Halloween crafts and using his or her imagination

in these special holiday classes. For more information, call

303-471-8818.

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facility closuresoctober 7-9 – Eastridge Basketball Courts and Track closed

for Fall Craft Show.

october 14-15 – Eastridge Basketball Courts closed for Indoor Garage Sale.

october 28-29 – Eastridge Basketball Courts closed for Trick-or-Treat Street.

october 31 – All facilities close at 9:00 p.m.

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

october 1 showtime at southridge - Magic Show

october 4 flu shots

october 8 Wildcat Mountain 5/10/20 Mile run

october 8-9 fall craft show

october 11 Board Working session* 6:00 p.m.

october 15 indoor Garage sale

october 15 Paper shredding

October 18 RAC & Board Meeting* 6:30 p.m. (Recreation Advisory Committee - monthly Meeting of Delegates)

october 22 Zumba Party in Pink

october 28, 29 Haunted Hayride

october 28 scare on the square

october 29 trick-or-treat street

october 30 farmer’s & street 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).

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