the 2013 BUDGet The HrCA Finance Committee, a volunteer group of ten homeowners with financial expertise,

has recommended a 2013 HrCA budget to the board of Directors. The draft budget is

currently posted on the HrCA web site for homeowners to review at www.HrCAonline.org/

budget. A final budget will be adopted at the November 20 board of Directors meeting.

n U t c r a c k e r h i G h l i G h t sonce again the Highlands ranch Cultural Affairs Association (CAA) presents this holiday

must-see favorite, The Nutcracker "Highlights.” Nothing puts us in the holiday mood like

traditions that have been passed down through the generations, and seeing The Nutcracker is

one such Christmas tradition that many families enjoy year after year.

The International Youth ballet is returning to Highlands ranch to perform this “family

friendly” one-hour performance of The Nutcracker Suite, along with special guest appearances

by professional dancers.

This beautiful production, which boasts a variety of costumes, lovely sets, and decor. is

performed by talented dancers ages 6-18 years. This coming-of-age tale has beguiled children

and adults alike for over 100 years with the magnificent music of Tchaikovsky and the

charming tale by Hoffman.

Please join us for one of three performances: Friday evening, November 16, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

or Saturday, November 17, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. or 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. This event sells out every

year, so purchase your tickets soon. Seating is first-come, first-served.

Tickets are $7 for Highlands ranch residents, $10 for guests (in advance), and $10 for

everyone the day of the event, if not sold out. Children under two are free if they sit on a

parent's lap. Tickets are available by calling 303-471-8859 or visiting any of the four HrCA

recreation Centers.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORSchristina caputo 303-471-0867scott lemmon 303-346-1412Brock Norris 720-344-7107Jeff suntken 303-346-0664 craig Ziesman 303-791-6557 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES

9568 university Blvd.

303-791-8958

RECREATION FACILITIES

303-791-2500

recreation center at Northridge

8801 Broadway

Facility Hours: M-th: 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

F: 5:00 a.m. - 9:00 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 ASSeSSmeNTSThank you to all homeowners who have paid the HrCA 4th quarter assessment payment of $127 which was due october 1, 2012. Homeowners are encouraged to use the direct debit payment program to save time, postage costs, and ensure that payments are never late. visit www.HrCAonline.org for more information. For any questions regarding your account, call 303-791-8958.

It's hard to believe but the Holiday Season is beginning! Not only do we have a great community here in Highlands ranch to be thankful for, we have many more blessings to take time to pause from our busy lives and celebrate.

best of the best 2012 – readers of Highlands Ranch Herald, voted HrCA the "best of the best" in three categories: Annual event: Fourth of July Fireworks, Hiking/biking Trail: backcountry Wilderness Area, and Swimming Pool: Westridge outdoor Pool. Congratulations to our events, backcountry, and Aquatics staff for continuing this trend of excellence, and thank you to all who voted!

events, events, events – November starts off the holiday season with the Jewelry and Holiday gift Fair on Saturday, November 3. Don’t miss the murder mystery Theater at the mansion on November 9. on November 16 & 17 The International Youth ballet performs The Nutcracker. If you still fancy a brisk run we are holding a half marathon on November 10 at Paintbrush Park. Join us as we team up with the Highlands ranch Chamber for the Turkey Day 5K run/Walk benefitting the National guard. visit www.HrCAonline.org/events for details.

Finance Committee and the HrCA Draft 2013 budget – The HrCA staff, Finance Committee, and board of Directors has been reviewing the budget proposals for 2013. The Finance Committee members are volunteers with financial background from various disciplines. This group puts in many hours each year during monthly meetings and meets weekly during budget season. I want to thank each of them personally and recognize them in this month’s newsletter. Thank you to: lyle Daley, Scott grimes, Kay Schneider, Stephanie Young, Jody mcNerney, Sheela Damle, Kirk mooneyham, Kyle Spain, randall Taft and of course Chairman Jeff Suntken. The Finance Committee makes recommendations to the board of Directors regarding HrCA’s finances and annual budget. The budget for 2013 was presented to HrCA Delegates on october 16. No increases to dues are recommended this year, making this three times out of the last four years we have held them flat. The recommended draft budget can be found on the HrCA web site for your review.

Covenant Compliance – Covenant Compliance is going through an evolution! We are reinventing ourselves to be more community outreach focused! We are starting a new community initiative to enhance property values with the involvement of the residents. Please refer to the article on the next page for more detail.

Five Year Plan – The board of Directors and I held a retreat on october 12 to begin, in earnest, a Five Year Plan for the organization. The Community Survey of the backcountry was one component of the Five Year Plan. look forward to more updates in the near future on this critical endeavor.

Finally, I want to wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving and start to a peaceful holiday season!

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house decorating

contest

one of the highlights for our

community during the holiday season

is visiting the houses that have been

entered into the HrCA’s annual

House Decorating Contest. New this

year is the opportunity for residents

to vote for their favorite entry on the

HrCA’s web site.

go to www.HrCAonline.org/contest

to access the locations of the entries

and vote for your favorite the week of

December 10-14. voting ends on

Friday, December 14.

To enter your home in the contest,

visit www.HrCAonline.org/contest, fill

out the electronic form and upload a

photo. The deadline for entering the

contest is December 5 at 5:00 p.m.

The winner will be announced

December 17. Wells Fargo will award

$200 for first place, $100 for second

place, and $50 for third place.

B o a r D U P D at e s

The october board meeting motions

are available at www.HrCAonline.org.

CommuNITYInews Throughout the past 30 years, there have been numerous changes within our

community. excellent schools, new parks, residential/commercial build-up and the

development of our community infrastructure have all greatly contributed in

making our community what it is today. Additionally, the HrCA has initiated

numerous community events and programs that have complimented the

community's infrastructure.

one of the mainstays of our community has been the

continued enhancement of property values. While

neighboring communities have recently experienced a

decline of property values, Highlands ranch properties

have been marginally affected in comparison. This

directly correlates to the Architectural and Covenant

responsibilities of HrCA and its residents. In fact, the

results of the last community survey showed that residents overwhelmingly

endorsed and supported the practices set forth by the Covenant Compliance &

Assistance Department.

Community Involvement Initiative

The HrCA continues to strive to be the catalyst for community enhancement. We

have recently embarked on an internal review of our practices and invite our

members to participate by providing suggestions on how we can better serve you.

While the integrity of the residential Improvement guidelines must be maintained

and upheld, we are certainly receptive to your better practice suggestions. Please

email your comments and or suggestions to: covenant@hrcaonline.org.

SeASoNAl TIPS

• Remember to have your irrigation systems properly

drained and blown out to prevent pipe freezing.

Disconnecting hoses is also highly recommended.

• This time of year provides an excellent opportunity to

apply winter fertilizer, to help in ensuring a healthy and

green lawn is prevalent in the spring.

• Sidewalk and snow removal is the responsibility of every

homeowner; failing to do so may provide for further enforcement action from

Douglas County.

• Holiday lighting may be installed 30 days prior to a holiday and must be removed

within 30 days after the holiday.

c a r s f o r c h a r i t ylooking for a year-end tax deduction? Donate a vehicle

and 100% of the net proceeds from its sale will benefit the

Highlands ranch Community Scholarship Fund (HrCSF)

or the Cultural Affairs Association (CAA). vehicles in any

condition are accepted and free towing and title services are

available. visit www.HrCAonline.org/cars to learn how to donate. Your generosity

enables the CAA to offer cultural events to our community and the HrCSF to

present scholarships to deserving Highlands ranch students.

2013 communit y calendarThe 2013 Highlands ranch Community Calendar

features beautiful Highlands ranch photos and keeps

you up-to-date each month on fun community events

and programs, scheduled facility closures, and more!

The new calendar will be available for purchase at all

recreation centers soon! The calendars are just $5 and

are a great holiday gift.

fa l l & w i n t e r B i rt h D ay Pa rt i e s Plan your next birthday party with us! We offer a variety of

party themes and activities!

Westridge offers parties on our indoor turf. our inspired

party staff goes to great lengths creating the event you

envision and attending to every detail. From the action-

packed customized indoor turf activities and team celebration rooms to decorated

boy’s or girl’s “themed” party rooms, our service remains unparalleled ensuring your

birthday party or team event is unforgettable. Call now for details and booking:

720-348-8267.

We have more party ideas to fit any child's interests. our pool parties are popular

throughout the year. or, if your birthday boy or girl enjoys cooking up some

fun, try a cooking party in our commercial kitchen. For active kids, our climbing

wall, dance, tennis, or tumbling parties will create a special day to remember.

For something truly unique, have a lego® or magic themed party! let our

professional staff take the worries out of your child's next birthday party. visit

www.HrCAonline.org/party for details.

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rANCHIupdates

©Copyright 2013

100% of proceeds from the sale of this calendar benefits the Highlands Ranch Cultural Affairs Association

Highlands Ranch, Colorado 2013

Highlands Ranch 2013

Highlands Ranch Community Associationwww.HRCAonline.org 303-791-2500

P l a n n i n G a n

e V e n t ?

We have the perfect space available

for your holiday party, banquet,

cocktail reception, or wedding! The

beautiful Debus Wildcat mountain

Auditorium at Southridge features all

the amenities to make your special

day a success!

• Live band or DJ allowed

• Full catering kitchen

• Expansive patio

• Hardwood dance floor

• Alcohol permitted

• Table & chair rental

• Special catering discounts

• Dinner capacity of 210

• Video and sound capable

• Variety of room set ups

• Stage with dressing room

book today! Call 303-791-2500

or visit www.HrCAonline.org/

roomrentals for more information.

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uPComINgIevents

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

M u r D e r M y s t e r y t H e a t r e

"red Hot murder" The historic Highlands ranch mansion

provides the perfect backdrop for a murder mystery as well

as the proper atmosphere for a casual, comfortable evening

of light appetizers and drinks. Keep your eyes open, these

characters may be up to No gooD! And…it’s up to you

– the audience – to solve this baffling interactive comedy

“WhoDunnit”!

Friday, November 9• 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.)• Highlands Ranch

Mansion •$35 Member, $40 Program Guest, $40 everyone day of the event, if not

sold out • Cash bar • 21 years only please. ID’s will be checked.

H o M e t o W N H o l i D a y & s P a r K l i N G W i N e

t a s t i N G

There’s no place like home for

the holidays! The HrCA proudly

presents Hometown Holiday! Feel the

welcoming warmth of our community

at this celebration extravaganza that

has become a holiday tradition. The

Tree lighting is at 5:00 p.m.

Admission is free to this old-fashioned

celebration which offers an inspiring,

delightful, and whimsical time for any

and all! This is a winter wonderland

of fun-filled festivities including local

choirs, caroling, entertainment, food,

reindeer and even Santa himself! There

is something for everyone so mark

your calendar! Santa leaves at 7:30 p.m.

so don't be late.

Friday, December 7 • 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.

• Town Center South • Free

sparkling Wine tasting - Participants

will enjoy live holiday music while they

taste different sparkling wines and a

selection of appetizers.

Friday, December 7 • 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

• $17 in advance for members, $20

guests. • Everyone pays $20 the day

of the event, if not sold out • Tattered

Cover Book Store • Must be 21+ to

attend. I.D.’s will be checked.

J e W e l r y a N D H o l i D a y G i F t F a i r

Just in time for the holidays! This show features jewelry

and gifts from handcrafters and commercial retailers.

It’s the perfect opportunity to purchase unique jewelry,

scarves, purses, sweet treats, crafts, and much more.

You will be delighted with the quality and selection. Pick

out something to treat yourself or purchase that unique

gift for someone special. Admission is free and open to the public! For exhibitor

information visit www.HrCAonline.org/vendors.

Saturday, November 3 • 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. • Eastridge • Free

• Senior Health & Information Fair – Sat, November 3, 9:00 am. - 1:00 p.m., Southridge.

Topics include health care, home care, legal, and financial advice. A variety of free health

screenings will be available. For more information, contact 303-471-8837 or clucas@

hrcaonline.org.

• Backcountry Wilderness Half Marathon – Sat, November 10, 8:30 a.m., Paintbrush Park,

near Southridge. This challenging course has amazing views, possible wildlife viewing,

and a mountain feel right here in Highlands ranch.

• Highlands Ranch Chamber Turkey Day 5K – Thu, November 22, 9:00 a.m., redstone

Park. get the whole family out on Thanksgiving Day to participate in this 5K run and

walk.

a q U a t i c s n e w ssWiM lessoNs For WiNter – Take advantage of smaller

enrollment in the winter season and start your child on a lifetime of

fun in the water. enroll online. For more information contact 303-

471-8867 or losborne@hrcaonline.org.

NeW! learN to laP sWiM caMP – learn lap lane

etiquette, swimming equipment use, and swimming vocabulary.

Then, try out what you've learned in a mini workout. For more information contact

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

tHe Hrca Hosts HiGH scHool sWiM teaMs – The HrCA will host

area high school girls and boys swim teams for training and home meets at Westridge,

eastridge, and Northridge, from November through April. Check the pool schedules

available at each recreation center or on the web site for a detailed closure schedule.

t h e r a P e U t i c r e c r e a t i o n i N D o o r s o c c e r & u N i F i e D B a s K e t B a l l

November brings Indoor Soccer and unified basketball practice time for athletes with special

needs. both programs are at Southridge on Wednesday evenings. These leagues encourage

teamwork and sportsmanship while focusing on the skills needed for the sport. Join the fun!

For more information contact 303-471-7043 or summer.aden@hrcaonline.org.

h o l i D ay a D U lt t o U r n a m e n t sThe HrCA is hosting a new series of holiday-themed adult sports tournaments from late

November through the New Year. leading up to Thanksgiving, we will host two flag football

tournaments at Westridge. During the weekends of December 14 and 21 we will offer

holiday-themed basketball tournaments at eastridge. Finally, to bring in the New Year, join

us for soccer tournaments at Westridge. For more information on any of these programs,

call 303-471-8869 or email cmaes@hrcaonline.org.

n o V e m B e r t e n n i s s o c i a lJust because it got a little colder outside, does not give you the

excuse to put up the racquet for the winter months. Join the

HrCA Tennis Department on Friday, November 23 to burn off

some Thanksgiving Day calories and participate in November’s

Tennis Social. At an affordable price, this program is perfect for all

ability levels. To register or for more details, contact 303-471-8934

or mshellman@hrcaonline.org.

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a N N u a l D r o P - i N

F i t N e s s P a s s

The Annual Drop-In Fitness Pass is now

available for purchase at anytime during

the year! The pass is good for unlimited

classes on the Drop-In Fitness Schedule

for a full year from date of purchase.

The pass may be purchased at any

HrCA recreation Center. Ages 18-54:

$500 member, $575 guest. Ages 13-17

& 55+: $300 member, $345 guest. For

more information, call 303-471-7048.

Z u M B a t H o N P a r t y i N

P i N K c H a r i t y e V e N t

on Saturday, october 6, the HrCA

Fitness Department hosted our annual

Zumbathon Party in Pink charity event

to raise funds and awareness for breast

cancer. This two-hour event included

a latin style Zumba dance party,

venders, refreshments, and a whole lot

of dancing! We raised a record number

of donations totaling $1,500 for the

Susan g. Komen foundation. our next

Zumbathon event is in early February

to raise funds and awareness for heart

disease with donations going to the

American Heart Association.

reCreATIoNIaquatics/sports/fitness

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eDuCATIoNIyouth & adult

D o i n G s o m e t h i n G f U n t o G e t h e r

P r e Pa r i n G y o U r t o D D l e r f o r P r e s c h o o l

P r e s c h o o l P r o G r a m s at e a s t r i D G e & w e s t r i D G e

As fall settles in and the weather gets colder, it is a wonderful

time to try an activity with your child. With plenty of parent/child

classes to choose from, these opportunities will give you time to

connect with each other while creating something special.

For you and your teen, sign up for the Parent/Teen Pottery

Wheel class offered at Southridge Saturdays November 3-24,

2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

You and your tot can make decorative Thanksgiving pumpkins for

your holiday table in the Floral Arranging class on November 13,

10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

If being in the kitchen with your kiddo is

what you’re looking for, register for the

Thanksgiving Treats class for you and

your 2-5 year old, Fridays, November

2-30, 9:00 - 9:45 a.m. at Southridge.

A new session of Parent/Child ballet begins the first week of

November at eastridge at a variety of times to suit your schedule.

lastly, you and your 1½-3 year old can join a parent-tot music

class at eastridge. This class is offered at a variety of times. For

information on any of these classes, call 303-471-8853.

The HrCA offers a variety of programs to help prepare your young

child for future preschool endeavors. We offer a full-time toddler

program monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. at eastridge. This

program exercises your child’s cognitive, linguistic, motor, emotional

and social skills through age appropriate activities while providing

a safe and fun environment for learning. This is a small class with

limited space so contact us immediately if you are interested. We

also offer a Stepping Stones program from 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. at

eastridge on Thursdays beginning November 1.

These full-time and part-time programs are wonderful ways to

help your child make a successful transition to preschool. For more

information on the full-day program, call 303-471-8814. For the

part-time Stepping Stones program call, 303-471-8818.

If you have a 3-5 year old and are looking for a challenging,

rewarding, and fun learning environment, we encourage you to

consider the HrCA Preschool program. offered at both eastridge

and Westridge, we have a variety of classes to accommodate

your family’s schedule. We also have openings in our enrichment

program to give your child the opportunity to swim, learn art,

pottery, music, science, cooking, Yoga, computers, and drama

activities related to the week’s theme. When combined with

our preschool classes, this option provides full-day child care. For

more information, call the eastridge office at 303-471-8814 or the

Westridge office at 720-348-8213.

Is your high school student preparing for college? Consider the

ACT prep class scheduled on Sundays beginning November

4 through December 2 from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. This popular

class helps prepare your child for the ACT test scheduled for

December 8. be sure to get your child signed up right away

before the class fills! For more information, call 303-471-8818.

c o l l e G e , h e r e i c o m e ! a c t t e s t P r e P c l a s s

This month the pottery studio is holding their wildly popular

holiday pottery sale on November 18, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

and November 19, 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. in the grand atrium at

Southridge. our students and instructors will be selling beautiful

pieces that make wonderful holiday gifts! Stop by to meet our

students, instructors, learn more about our classes, or find that

perfect piece for your holiday table! For more information, call

303-471-8853.

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Facility closuresNovember 2 - eastridge basketball courts & track closed

7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. for Jewelry & Holiday Gift Fair set up.

November 3 - eastridge basketball courts & track closed 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. for Jewelry & Holiday Gift Fair

November 22 - all recreation centers closed for thanksgiving

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

November 3 Jewelry & Holiday Gift Fair

November 3 senior Health & information Fair

November 9 Murder Mystery theatre

November 13 Board Working session* 6:00 p.m.

November 10 Backcountry Wilderness Half Marathon

November 16-17 showtime at southridge -

Nutcracker Highlights

November 20 Delegate & Board Meeting* 6:30 p.m.

November 22 turkey Day 5K

* 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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