From the Ranch House Featured Photo This week's featured photo comes to us from our very own, James Maguire (RVRMA Controller). James captured this stunning sunset near Green River, Utah. Thank you for sharing, James! 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. Social Clubs at RVR – A Call for Ambassadors! We hope to increase opportunities for those in RVR to enjoy the things they love doing with others in the community, and hopefully meet some new friends in the process! We are seeking volunteers to serve as ambassadors for special interest groups, or social clubs. At a minimum, the ambassador will serve as a point of contact for connecting members with a similar interest – including new neighbors or others who have yet to establish their own social networks or those looking to take up a new activity. They may also (totally optional) coordinate group activities around the interest, maintain a contact list of interested people, write blurbs for the newsletter about upcoming meet ups, or any number of things that may help our community engage. The club ambassador’s name and contact information will be posted on the website. Here are some social clubs that we think could be of interest to the community: Fishing Hiking Skiing Cross Country Skiing Road Cycling Mountain Biking Book Club Crafts Bridge Mahjong Boating Walking Poker Gardening Any other ideas welcome! Interested in volunteering as an ambassador? Email Ali Royer: ali.royer@rvrma.org.  Think Before You Click! We have noticed an increased number of phishing and spoofing emails come to us in recent months. We urge community members to be aware of these cyber attacks and think before you click! Often hackers will visit the websites of an organization and impersonate employees. You may see an email that uses the name of someone at RVRMA, but when you click to reply, the email address may not look familiar. Remember, just because the heading displays a trusted name, it does not mean that the email address belongs to that person. If it seem Phishy, it’s probably Phishing! Another form of phishing will use fake hyperlinks to lure you into sharing personal information. Spoofing happens when someone impersonates a trusted contact or brand to access your personal information. We urge the community to stay sharp and  remember you can always call to confirm the email is legitimate. If you want more information about how to recognize, avoid and report phishing scams, please visit: https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-recognize-and-avoid-phishing-scams. Girl Scout Cookie Sales Saturday, Feb. 11 | 1- 5 p.m It’s Girl Scout Cookie Time! There will be a Girl Scout at the Ranch House on Saturday, Feb. 11 from 1 - 5 p.m. Stop by to purchase a tasty treat! Does your child want to sell girl scout cookies outside of the Ranch House? Email Ali Royer to schedule a date: ali.royer@rvrma.org.  Events Click here to rsvp. Reminders & Highlights What Goes Up Must Come Down All holiday lighting should now be turned off.  Holiday yard ornaments/décor, visible holiday lights and house icicle lights must be down now. Outdoor tree lights should be turned off but homeowners have until Wednesday, March 1 to remove tree lights. Thanks for your cooperation! Mail Pick Up Please be sure to collect your mail regularly. The USPS has made us aware that some boxes in the mail room are so full that they are having to take mail back to the post office. Parking in RVR All roadways in RVR are considered public streets and parking is regulated by the Town of Carbondale. Parking violations that are observed on RVR streets can be reported to the Carbondale P.D. non-emergency line at 970.963.2662. If you are unsure if the violation is on a public street feel free to reach out to the RVR office, we are happy to assist homeowners with any questions and provide clarification. Twentieth Amendment During the January Board meeting, the Twentieth Amendment to the Design Guidelines was presented to the board. The new Amendment will be voted on at the February Board of Directors meeting. We invite the community to preview it here: Twentieth Amendment. Green Tip Please enjoy the following eco-friendly tidbit brought to you by Friends of the Environment:  Considering joining the international Meatless Monday campaign? It was formed to encourage people to not eat meat on Mondays to improve the health of the planet, among other reasons. Reducing meat consumption has many benefits; it is a significant action you can take to help our environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, deforestation, and soil degradation. Reduction of meat consumption will also save a large amount of land and water and increase biodiversity. So why not give it a try? Upcoming Meetings A meeting of members of the Crystal Bluffs Townhomes Association will be held on Monday, Feb. 13 at 4 p.m. Click here to learn more. The Long Range Planning Committee will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 14 at 1 p.m.  Join in person or via zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84176130621?pwd=aFJmaW8vd0krcDA0bTk4ZmdmMUNvQT09 Meeting ID: 841 7613 0621 Passcode: 252662 Monday Winter Golf Course Meet Up! Want to get out and enjoy everything RVR offers in the winter, especially with all the great snow? Join a group of residents every Monday for an outdoor adventure on the golf course: cross country skiing, snowshoeing, or walking. Meet at the north end of the golf course parking lot at 8:45 a.m. We’ll explore the front nine, back nine, or both! Each nine can be done in about 75 minutes. Come prepared to get some exercise, enjoy the outdoors, and hopefully meet some new neighbors. For more information, please contact Sarah Murr at sarahmurr100@gmail.com. Fitness Click here to rsvp. Fitness Schedule Click here for a printable version of the schedule Group Fitness Classes On Monday, Jan. 30, group fitness classes started incurring a $2 fee per class. These fees will be added to your Ranch House account and accrue for the month. They'll be charged altogether, on the 25th of each month.  Community Announcements Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers is hiring for three seasonal positions next year.  Click here to view open positions and job descriptions. Valentines Day Comedy - Kara Klenk & Jared Logan at the Arts Campus Willits on Tuesday Feb. 14 at 8 p.m. Click here for more info. ACES Wild Perspectives Speaker Series- Corsets to Harnesses: A reflection of women’s climbing history from our adventures in Corsica and beyond! On Saturday, Feb 28 at 7 p.m. Click here to learn more. Green is the New Black Fashion Extravaganza on Thursday, March 9 through Saturday, March 11. at the Carbondale Rec. Center Click here to learn more. After-School Classes at Pam Porter’s Third Street Studio for grades K-6. Visit thecreativeflowstudio.com for more info.   970.963.6300 • www.rvrma.org

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