It has been another wonderful summer at the RVR pool! As kids prepare to return to school, we ask that you please mark your calendars for adjustments to Ranch House pool operations.

Recreation Pool Dates:

Thank you for an amazing summer!

Thank you to Marti Stude for sending in this adorable picture of her fury friend, Penny and beautiful Mount Sopris!

If you're interested in having your photo highlighted in the weekly news, please submit images to: jessica.hennessy@rvrma.org.

As a kind reminder, Homeowners, Transferred Members, ADU Members and Thompson Corner Members in good standing are allowed to have guests. Members are responsible for ensuring that guests are aware of, and adhere to, the Ranch House Rules and Regulations. 

Please take a moment to review important Ranch House guest policy reminders:

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Please remember to practice good etiquette when visiting the Ranch House gym!

Speed limit in RVR: 20 mph

As a kind reminder to residents, we ask that you please slow down and remain cautious while driving in RVR. It is of the utmost importance that we all drive carefully to avoid conflicts between vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic.

The speed limit in the neighborhood is 20 mph. Please adhere to the law and do not exceed 20 mph at any time while driving in RVR. 

We would like to extend our appreciation to those of you who consistently follow the speed limit. Thank you for doing your part to keep everyone safe!

Now available!

The Ranch House now has a table set up for homeowners to share excess veggies from their garden with the community.

Residents are welcome to take home any of the veggies on the table.

Stay Healthy! 

Saturday, Aug. 17

Please join us for a local author book reading and signing with Dottie Lamm, former First Lady of Colorado and Denver Post columnist at the Ranch House.

Tuesday, Aug. 20

Annie Zancanella, who grew up in Glenwood Springs, is a force for good, spreading her light from the mountains of Colorado to the remote villages of Tanzania. Her passion is providing quality dental care and education to those who have the least access to it and she has been volunteering in Africa for the past six years.

Come and meet the Tanzanian Tooth Fairy at the Ranch House.

Tuesday, Aug. 27

Come and hear Don Marlin talk about the geology of Carbondale and the Roaring Fork Valley.

Wednesdays
Oct. 2 - Dec. 18

This fall we will have another beginning ballet class for boys and girls ages 5 - 8.

Per Town of Carbondale Ordinance, dogs are to remain on leash in the community.

Click here to learn more about Town of Carbondale's leash laws and nuisance dog ordinances.

Thank you for practicing courteous pet ownership!

Boundary Association owners are invited to the Boundary Association Annual Meeting on Thursday, Aug. 15 in the Ranch House Conference Room.

Click here for the Zoom link.

After the meeting, gather in the Ranch House great room for a social hour with fellow Boundary owners. The Board will provide your first refreshment free of charge. Building on last year's success, we're continuing the potluck appetizer tradition.

Thank you to all who attended the Annual Meeting! It was wonderful to see another great turnout for this event. Thank you to Six Productions for their assistance with the audio visual portion.

If you missed the meeting, the slide show and video recording are linked below.

*There were some audio difficulties during the Q&A portion of the meeting. Please feel free to reach out should you need clarity on any of the items discussed at governance@rvrma.org.

Do you feel protected when you see the person at the meat or seafood counter in the grocery store put on a fresh pair of disposable gloves before wrapping up your steak or shrimp?  Even though they are a source of single-use plastic, disposable gloves are intended as a defense against contamination, and we expect these gloves to be clean and undamaged. The Journal of Food Protection recently released a five-year study on the risk of contamination from disposable gloves. The study involved testing 2,800 pairs of new and unused food grade gloves from 26 different brands. Over 250 different species of microbes and bacteria were found on both the interior and exterior surfaces of the tested gloves. The results illustrate how gloves, even when they meet FDA compliance standards, can be sources of contamination. So even though your food may seem safe, always rinse your meat and seafood when you get home prior to cooking. 

The vote on the proposed special assessment has concluded and the majority of the community has voted in favor of the initiative.

Vote results:

In order to pass, we needed a simple majority of “Yes” votes, with at least 60% of all properties participating (to meet a quorum).  We have exceeded the quorum threshold with 69% of all properties participating in the vote. 66% of voters authorized the special assessment, representing a majority. As a result, the special assessment is hereby authorized.

The approved special assessment amount is $5,500 per lot or unit. Please note that the collection of this assessment is being carried out through a separate invoice, which has been sent to your email on record with the HOA. The invoice will come to you directly from RVR's QuickBooks account. The invoice has information regarding payment details inclusive of auto-pay options. You have the option to make either a partial payment (1/2 of the assessment) or a full payment on or before October 1, 2024. If you are splitting up the payment, the second half of the amount owed is due on or before August 1, 2025. However, we want to emphasize that you are free to make the payment at any time that is convenient for you before the due date.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the special assessment or the payment process, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We are here to assist you and provide any necessary clarifications.

Qigong Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9492574662?pwd=YTZ3Mkc5Z3FrdllEdjVyZ3R0TXFadz09

Passcode: 400427

Fridays from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Join us Friday mornings in the studio from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. for a full body strength class with Erika! 

This Full Body class will work your core, legs, and arms, the triple threat class is sure to get your muscles fired up by the end of class! We will mix together elements of strength and endurance based training at a fast pace, so you’ll be breathing hard and getting stronger by the minute. Each class will look a little different, from the exercises to the format, so look no further if you want a group fitness class that changes pace every week!"

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