This week's photo shows a Cooper's hawk as seen from the deck of RVR resident, Hugh Sontag. According to Hugh the hawk had a chipmunk in its talons and spent close to ten minutes eating it on the post. Thank you, Hugh for sharing!

We would love to feature your photo in an upcoming mailing! If you're interested in having your photo highlighted in the weekly news, please submit images to: jessica.hennessy@rvrma.org.

The board entertained the 2025 proposed budget in its October meeting. Given a lack of critical feedback coming from the community, the board did not recommend any changes to the last proposed draft budget.

During the November board meeting, the 2025 Budget will be officially voted on. If approved, the community will then cast their votes beginning Thursday, Nov. 28. We greatly appreciate everyone’s participation in the process.

For a detailed breakdown of the proposed budgets, please refer to the supplementary documents below:

RVRMA 2025 Budget
RVRMA 2025 Old Town Budget
RVRMA 2025 Settlement Budget

Allowed After Thursday, Nov. 21

RVRMA's Holiday Decoration and Lighting Policy states:

"Holiday lighting and decorations, including yard ornaments, can be placed on or around your residence seven days before Thanksgiving", which is Thursday, Nov. 21 this year.

Please keep wildlife safety in mind when hanging lights and decorations this holiday season. Consider wrapping lights and decorations tightly around posts and trees. Hanging lights should be at least 6 feet off the ground and fastened at the ends. It is also helpful to avoid draping lights around bushes or on trees. Thank you for doing your part to keep our local wildlife safe!

Click here to view the Town of Carbondale meeting calendar.

The leaf dumpster is still available for your organic yard waste.

Last year the dumpster was out well into November. We hope to "leaf" it out as long as possible again this year. We will keep the community informed of any removal dates before they happen.

Saturday, Nov. 9

Winter is coming! Come mingle with fellow skiers in the neighborhood. Bob Engelbrecht, long time ski instructor and RVR resident, will be providing 10-minute time slots to get a “prescription” for your ski setup. Time slots are limited! To register for a slot, please call or stop by the front desk (970) 963-6300. Make sure to bring your set-up if you’re registering for a time slot. Click here to see the time slots we are offering. If you don’t want to bring your set-up or come for a specific time slot, you can still listen to Bob’s advice for others and gain great knowledge! Bob will also have a list of the shops in Snowmass he recommends for excellent tuning.

Plus, enjoy some beverages and snacks, mingle with other skiers in the neighborhood, and connect with the RVR Ski Club. Complimentary, RSVP please so we know how many to expect.

Tuesday, Nov. 12 

The first local nonprofit presentation and meet and greet, held in October, went very well! We had great engagement from the RVR community, along with additional nonprofits wanting to connect with RVR. The RVR community will have another opportunity to learn about different nonprofits than the first date, and how to support these organizations and get involved in what they do.

Tuesday, Nov. 19

Friday, Nov. 22

Save the Date!

The Hiking Club will take a pause from it's regular meet-ups this winter. Look for future hikes to be scheduled in the spring.

With the fall upon us, the knitters (and any other craft you do) are going to move from meeting at the Ranch House to meeting in each other's cozy homes of this crafty and fun group.

Please contact Sarah Murr at sarahmurr100@gmail.com to get the schedule for where they’ll be meeting.

Tom's Door in partnership with RVR is celebrating our ninth annual holiday gift drive for Carbondale Seniors. Over the last eight years, we have experienced a generous outpouring of contributions. The RVR community has a chance this holiday season to provide gift cards to all the 79 residents of Carbondale Senior Housing who otherwise might not have a Christmas. These residents are 62 years of age or older, live in Crystal Meadows housing on social security and have an income level of less than $34,000 a year. You can give them some hope and cheer and share the magic of the holiday season.

If you wish to get involved, visit the RVR Ranch House beginning Saturday, Nov. 2 and choose a key from the wreath on the festive red Tom's Christmas Door. There are several gift card options including City Market, Target and Walmart. Our suggested donation is $50. We ask that you return the gift card/s into the door's mail slot no later than Sunday, Dec. 8.  Please feel free to include a personal note if you wish to share a holiday message.

Additional information about Tom's Door is available next to the red door if you are not familiar with this wonderful organization and the outreach and positive impact it has in our community.

If you have any questions, please contact Sidney Poncelet at 970-309-2393 or sidponcelet@gmail.com.

We thank you in advance for your generosity.

The Angel Tree will be up in the Ranch House by November 2. You may choose a tag from the tree at any time – there will be a container available to drop off the gifts. We will also have printed Holiday Angel forms for those who wish to adopt a family on Nov. 2, or you can reach out to Sarah Murr sarahmurr100@gmail.com or Nancy Gensch nancygensch44@gmail.com at any time.

The Homestead will remain open in the off-season due to popular demand! Now through Sunday, Dec. 22 the Homestead will be open 11 a.m. - 8 p.m., Friday - Monday with only a few exceptions for private parties. The fall menu will have many of your favorite items with some daily additions as well.

"We've appreciated all of the support this season and would love to see you again before the year ends!" -Stephen VanDyke.

Click here to view menu.

Join us Wednesdays for an new class offering, Grit and Core at 9:30 a.m.

Grit + Core/Stretch description:

LES MILLS GRIT™ Strength is a 30-minute high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workout, designed to improve strength, cardiovascular fitness and build lean muscle. This workout uses exercises to blast all major muscle groups. LES MILLS GRIT Strength takes cutting-edge HIIT and combines it with powerful music and inspirational coaches who will be down on the floor with you, motivating you to go harder to get fit, fast. After the 30-minute GRIT portion, there will be 30 minutes of core and stretching.

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