Deadline to submit your vote is December, 31 2023.

If you have not yet cast a vote for the Fourth Amendment to the RVRMA Master Declaration, we encourage you to do so.  Paper ballots are available at the Ranch House (or via mail) should you prefer that method. We are happy to assist any homeowners seeking assistance, please feel free to reach out. Printed copies of the proposed Fourth Amendment are also available.

Daylight Savings will end on Sunday, Nov. 5 at 2 a.m. Remember to turn your clocks back 1 hour!

Please turn your vehicles off when collecting your mail at the Ranch House. Many local and state governments have adopted legislation that limits vehicle idling to combat increasing air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. The Colorado Revised Statute 42-4-1206, more commonly known as the "puffer" law, allows law enforcement officers across the state to immediately ticket individuals who have left a vehicle running unattended for any period of time. To avoid excess emissions, turn off the ignition! 

The Ranch House hosted two ghostly affairs to celebrate the Halloween holiday. Thank you to all members who came out for the Kids Halloween event and the Adult Halloween Happy Hour!

Tom's Door, the Family Resource Center and Carbondale Senior Housing, in conjunction with RVR, are again partnering for our 8th annual holiday gift drive for Carbondale Seniors and unaccompanied youth at local high schools to ensure a bright holiday season. Over the last seven years, we have experienced a generous outpouring of contributions. We invited you to participate again in this year's program to share the magic of the holiday season.

If you wish to get involved, visit the RVR Ranch House beginning Saturday, Nov. 4 and choose a key from the wreath on the festive red Tom's Christmas door. Please complete the donor key tag with your contact information and place that tag in the door's mail slot. There are several gift card options including City Market, Target and Wal Mart. 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.10 so that we can distribute them in a timely fashion.

Additional information about Tom's Door and the Family Resource Center is available next to the red door if you are not familiar with these wonderful organizations and the outreach and positive impact they have 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.  

Please be sure to make note of Ranch House Hours of Operation:

Interested in meeting up with other RVR skiers? Join the RVR Ski Club! They’ll meet once a week. You should be able to ski ungroomed blues and easier blacks. Contact club ambassador and RVR resident, Michael Korber: mbkorber@gmail.com, (401) 439-9132. Happy skiing!

Employee Spotlight: Want to get to know the Ranch House team better? Check out the Employee Spotlight each week, which will feature a different employee.

Employee Spotlight: Barbara Fuller, Front Desk

Barb was born in Long Island, NY and lived there until she was 17. She then moved to Florida, and got her fitness class certifications in spin, circuit training, and aerobics. After that, she moved to the Roaring Fork Valley in 1982! She was a lift operator, then an assistant manager of the Crossroads General Store in Snowmass Village. Barb said it was really fun, and busy busy busy! She met a lot of interesting people, including Robin Williams, Bill Murray, Diana Ross, and Ringo Starr. She worked at Lift 2, which isn’t there anymore. Barb said it whipped around SO quickly! She had to lift kids up and tell them to, “Hold on!” She also worked at the Snowmass Club for many years in the athletic department, teaching fitness classes and working at the front desk.

Barb moved to Carbondale and started working at the Ranch House when she was pregnant with her youngest, Ruby (who has been a lifeguard and lifeguard supervisor for years at the Ranch House). Barb worked at the Kid’s Corral, which is now the board room.

Since Barb has been in the RFV for so long, I asked her what she’s noticed has changed since she first moved here. She said, “The growth! There was one traffic light from Snowmass to Glenwood. Also, the affordable housing challenges.”

Barb LOVES pickleball and Nordic skiing, as well as mountain biking, road biking, and hiking.

Barb has two daughters, Emily and Ruby, both have worked at the Ranch House. Emily lives in Denver, working as the City of Aurora Homeless Coordinator, and a Pilates instructor. Ruby is a senior at USC’s Annenberg School of Journalism.

You’ll often see Barb walking around RVR with dogs – she has a business called “Happy at Home Dog Care” for overnight pet sitting and daily walks.

Barb’s favorite holiday is Christmas. She loves the decorating, skiing, and having her daughters visiting. They get pizza on Christmas Eve, open one gift, and then Nordic ski on Christmas day.

Thank you for all you do at the Ranch House, Barb!

Saturday, Nov. 4

Craft Fair open from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Come support community artists. Great holiday gifts!

We are excited to host nine RVR residents at this years Craft Fair. While vendor registration is restricted to RVR residents only, shopping is open to the public, so tell all your friends! 

*Please note, no charges can be made to member Ranch House accounts.

Drinks at 5:30 p.m. Program at 6 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 9

Gather at the Ranch House to enjoy some drinks with friends, then a presentation from Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers. Learn more about the restoration projects they're working on and how to get involved. Volunteers restored parts of Avalanche Creek earlier this year.

Saturday, Nov. 11

Come to the Ranch House for November's artist reception. Meet artist, Nicole Nagel-Gogolak, and enjoy a gathering of friends and neighbors. 4:30 - 6 p.m.
Drinks and small bites provided. Complimentary.

Nicole's website: http://gogoarts.com/about/

Tuesday, Nov. 14

Join us in the Ranch House Great Room for a Kid's ballet performance on Tuesday, Nov 14 from 5:15 - 5:30 p.m.

All are welcome! No RSVP required.

Saturday, Dec. 2

Mark your calendars for the RVR Holiday Celebration! Catered food, drinks, music, Santa & Mrs. Claus, and kids' activities!

5-7:30 p.m.

$23/adult (13+ yo)
$12/child (4-12 yo)

Come see the Thirty Fingers Band the 3rd Thursday of November, December, and January from 5:30-7 p.m. They will be a fun twist of soft rock to bluegrass. Bring some takeout and enjoy drink specials with friends and neighbors on these lively evenings.

Our friendly neighborhood foxes were spotted again! RVR resident, Patti Crockett, snapped these images on her walk around the neighborhood earlier this week.

We'd like to feature your picture in an upcoming newsletter. If you're interested in having your photo highlighted in the weekly news, please submit images to: jessica.hennessy@rvrma.org.

Trying to remove plastic from your daily life is challenging. Are some plastics worse than others? Yes. Some of the most problematic plastics - those that are the most toxic or do not have strong recycling end markets - include:

Considering the plastics that you use, can you find alternatives to these most difficult plastics? Maybe a more sustainable baby bottle or a cling wrap substitute? For food constrainers, bring your own reusable ones for takeout, and ask the grocery store to put your meat or seafood into a brown paper wrapper instead of a black plastic tray.

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

Some important gym rules and etiquette to remember:

Many youngsters in RVR travel through the neighborhood on E-Bikes and E-Scooters.

Please remember to always encourage your child to wear a helmet regardless of the distance traveled or how experienced they are at biking.

You were recently invited to participate in a survey surrounding a proposed improvement plan to our Ranch House facility. This valuable feedback will be used to shape the final details of a proposal.

The next step in the process is for the Long-Range Planning Committee to discuss the overall plan in light of the survey results.

A big thanks for all who took the time to participate, we will continue to discuss this important community topic in public meetings.

The results are now being shared with the community and can be found at this this link. 

RVR members may now bring their leaves and organic waste to the Ranch House parking lot for disposal. Look for the large dumpster towards the back of the parking lot and please be sure to dump your leaves into the dumpster and take your box or bag with you.

Last year the dumpster was out until the week of November 21. We hope to have it available as long as possible again this year. We will keep the community informed of any removal dates before they happen.

*This service is offered to RVR homeowners only. We ask that you please communicate this to your contractors. 

Are you looking for long term tenants for your ADU or CTU in RVR? There is high demand for community housing for school teachers and staff in the Roaring Fork Valley. If you have a rental that you would like to offer to teachers and other staff, please share the link below.

Let European Caterers do the cooking! The Roaring Fork Valley's premiere catering company offers a Thanksgiving Day Menu. Four person minimum. Pick up at their shop or have it delivered. Please place orders by Friday, Nov. 17. Limited space available.

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