As announced in a special mailing last week, we had three excellent candidates competing for two available seats on the RVRMA Board of Directors.

The results were very close:

Michael Banbury - 119
RJ Spurrier - 98
Sam Hartnett – 96

Michael and RJ have been elected to three-year terms and will be seated at the July board meeting. Also at July’s meeting, the Board will appoint officers for the coming year. We want to thank Sam Hartnett for his participation in the election process. We look forward to his involvement in future community governance.

Pictured left, is the flower Silene chalcedonica “maltese cross” or scarlet lychnis against a beautiful rainbow backdrop in RVR. Thanks to Patti Crockett for the photo submission!

Click here to learn more about flowers for mountain communities.

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

As of lately we have noticed a lot of people double booking the lap lane for themselves or making a reservation and not showing up. This is a gentle reminder to please follow the lap lane rules:

If you need to make multiple reservations at the same time i.e. for you and your spouse or child, please get them to sign in and make it for themselves or you can call the front desk to make it for you; this allows us to keep track of how many people are using the pool. 

Thanks for your cooperation. Happy Swimming!

If you're a fan of fishing, then you know about Gold Medal Waters, the top tier streams and lakes that set the bar for opportunities to catch quality trout. There are 11 streams designated as Gold Medal, and we are lucky enough to have 2 of them in our backyard: the Frying Pan River and the section of the Roaring Fork River from Basalt to Glenwood Springs. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) just announced a new category of fishable waters called Colorado Quality Waters. These waters are below the threshold to be considered Gold Medal, but they are recognized because of their fantastic and diverse fisheries (not just for trout). The list currently consists of 53 lakes and streams that contain productive, quality fisheries with public access, providing a top-notch experience for anglers. In our neck of the woods, three new Quality Water additions are a section of the Roaring Fork River from Maroon Creek to Basalt, a long section of the Colorado River up and downstream from Glenwood Springs, and Rifle Gap Reservoir. Check out these newly designated areas on the CPW map.

Fishing Access and Opportunity: Colorado Quality Waters - Colorado Outdoors Online

Wednesday, July 24

You are invited to attend the RVR Annual Meeting. Held at the Old Thompson Barn, across the street from the Ranch House.

This meeting is available to join via Zoom if you want to tune in from the comfort of your home:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81665916249?pwd=2H7xVbpnDv52MTso8vTQy8HOGWXLTb.1

Meeting ID: 816 6591 6249
Passcode: 644728

In-person attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a Q&A section of the meeting. From a technical standpoint, we will not have the capability for zoom attendees to take part in the Q&A. For those who plan to Zoom in, please note that visuals will be limited. 

*Registration for this event is not required to attend. However, this does help us manage catering numbers and seating.

Saturday, July 27

Indulge in an evening of exploring 6 unique white wines, and expand your palate. Join us for an evening of wine tasting and education.

5 - 6:30 p.m.

The Ranch House

$25/person, space is limited, RSVP is necessary.

Saturday, July 27

You are invited to the Annual Summer Celebration at the Old Thompson Barn at 6 p.m. following a community-wide open house from 3 - 5 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 3

Heather Becker, owner of Nordic Gardens will do a garden presentation at Orchard Park from 9:30 - 10 a.m.

Gardens will be open to tour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Register to share your garden with RVR Neighbors and friends before Saturday, July 27 with Ali Royer at ali.royer@rvrma.org.

Featuring RVR resident and actress, Kassidy Birdsong, Ranch House Employee, Lucas Ryan (Director & Choreographer) and many young and talented RVR Residents!

SoL Theatre Company presents its first professional company of actors in the groundbreaking Broadway musical "Spring Awakening."

This summer, SoL has initiated its inaugural summer stock program to ensure the company continues on its promise to train highly skilled and professional actors at every stage of life. The cast includes local professionals, longtime SoL students now turned pre-professionals, and New York musical theatre students from CAP21 Conservatory.

"Spring Awakening" is a rousing rock musical based on the 1891 German play by Frank Wedekind. It’s a cautionary tale of what happens when adults do not give children the respect and information they need. Known for its intoxicating rock score and critically acclaimed book that touches on teen suicide, sexuality, and the dangers of censorship, "Spring Awakening" has been performed all over the world, but for the first time on the western slope this summer on the SoL Theatre Company main stage.

Calling all who work with their hands to create! If you knit, crochet, needlepoint, cross-stitch, etc., please join the Naughty Knitters at the Ranch House this summer, Tuesdays at 3 p.m. The group has grown in the last year and they welcome other creative minds to join in the fun!

Reach out to Sarah Murr with any questions at sarahmurr100@gmail.com.

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.

Please stop by the Ranch House to view our artist of the month - Lauren Graves photography. The picture and description below go into more detail about one of the images featured. 

Click here to view her bio.

Water Aerobics is now called 'H2O Resistance and Core Class. 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. in the rec pool on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Please remember to RSVP for this fitness class through your member portal here or by calling the front desk at 970-963-6300.

See you in the pool!

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

Passcode: 400427

970.963.6300  •  www.rvrma.org